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Patrick Bergin vs landmines in Angola — what could possibly go wrong? EVERYTHING.
TMDB
80
IMDb
45

High Explosive (2001)

Direct-to-video chaosB-movie survivalExplosive paranoia

Overview

Action

Medical and de-mining personnel for the United Nations must escape from war-torn Angola before revolutionaries kill them.

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Humanitarian futilityColonial aftermathProfessional duty vs survival

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Actual de-mining gear gives accidental authenticity.

Acting

Patrick Bergin commits to material that doesn't deserve him.

Best for:Solo: Ironically perfect for cleaning your apartment to.·Background: You won't miss much during snack breaks.
Heads up:Violence: Explosion injuries depicted with 2001-era CGI brutality.
Timothy Bond

Director

Timothy Bond

ReleasedJan 1, 2001
0
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelmedium
KirchMedia
Tandem Communications

Top Cast

Patrick Bergin

Patrick Bergin

Jack Randall

Nina Muschallik

Nina Muschallik

Kat Koller

Désirée Nosbusch

Désirée Nosbusch

Hildy Koller

Dan Petronijevic

Dan Petronijevic

Tom Randall

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Filmed in South Africa doubling for Angola during actual ongoing regional conflicts.

Cultural

Part of a wave of post-Cold War 'African chaos' thrillers that aged poorly in geopolitical awareness.

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