Mike Thompson is a former U.S. government agent whom is called on by his no-nonsense ex-employer Hanson to stop a terrorist named Mustapha who breaks out of a maximum security military prison aboard a battleship with the help from his aide Eddy Williams a former agent-turned-mercenary armed with an unstoppable rapid-firing, multi-use machine gun whom the U.S. government wants back at any cost. Mike is forced to rely on his former partner-in-crime Pappy, and a CIA agent named Corle, to help him try to track down Eddy hoping to lead him to Mustapha before they can plan their next terrorist strike.
Practical Effects
The titular rapid fire gun is genuinely ridiculous practical effects magic.
Acting
Joe Spinell's final film performance—camp legend goes out swinging.
Director
David A. Prior
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Joe Spinell's final film—he passed away before its release, ending a legendary exploitation career that included Maniac and The Godfather.
David A. Prior directed 40+ direct-to-video action films in the 80s and 90s, essentially inventing the 'so bad it's good' aesthetic before it was ironic.
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