A bonafide classic. Walken is terrific
Dogs of War (1981)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:8
Rotten:1
Average Rating:6.2/10
Runtime: 1 hr 59 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: A group of hired soldiers are paid to oust an African dictatorship. The brutal simplicity of warfare is contrasted against the complex behind-the-scenes political maneuvers.
Starring: Christopher Walken, Hugh Millais, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely
Starring: Christopher Walken, Hugh Millais, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely, Paul Freeman
Director: John Irvin
Director: John Irvin
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Reviews for Dogs of War
Cry Havoc . . . and wake me up for the last 15 minutes. Not a bad film, but it is a bit of a mixed bag. I just wish that bag had held a higher body count.
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