Synopsis
When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.
Scores
Overall Score
37.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
49.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
15.9%
Review Aggregate
49.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize suspenseful, action-packed, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
suspensefulaction-packedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Moore | 1980 | $38,000 | $144,000 | (est) |
| James Mason | 1980 | $23,000 | $89,000 | (est) |
| Anthony Perkins | 1980 | $18,000 | $67,000 | (est) |
| Michael Parks | 1980 | $14,000 | $55,000 | (est) |
| David Hedison | 1980 | $12,000 | $47,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score43.0
RT critic review count7
Rotten Tomatoes audience score48.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes6,212
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1980 | $2,993,772 | $11,397,406 |
| International | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1980 | $2,993,772 | $11,397,406 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1980 | $1,496,886 | $5,698,703 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1980 | $384,000 | $1,461,903 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1980 | $360,000 | $1,370,534 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1980 | $718,505 | $2,735,378 |
| Total Revenues | 1980 | $2,959,391 | $11,266,518 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1980 | $3,293,000 (est) | $12,536,579 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1980 | $1,626,000 (est) | $6,190,245 (est) |
| Participations | 1980 | $59,000 | $224,615 |
| Residuals ? | 1980 | $83,000 | $315,984 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1980 | $658,600 | $2,507,316 |
| Total Expenses | 1980 | $5,719,600 | $21,774,739 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1980 | $-2,760,209 | $-10,508,222 |
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