The Killer Elite
Director: Sam Peckinpah
Actors: James Caan, Robert Duvall, Arthur Hill
PlotMike Locken, a skilled operative working for a private security firm, is betrayed and severely injured by his partner George Hansen during a mission. Left physically crippled and psychologically scarred, Mike endures a difficult recovery, driven by the singular goal of reclaiming his abilities and exacting revenge on George. As Mike rebuilds his strength and skills through intense rehabilitation, his loyalty and sense of duty are reawakened when the agency assigns him to protect a vital Chinese political figure from an assassination plot.
As the mission unfolds, Mike is thrust into a dangerous web of intrigue and deception. He assembles a reliable team of former colleagues to fend off various threats, all while grappling with the reemergence of George, who now works with a rival faction and endeavors to thwart Mike's every move. Tensions escalate, forcing Mike to confront both external enemies and his own inner turmoil, leading to a series of clashes that test his resilience and redefine his purpose as a protector and a man seeking redemption.
Writers: Marc Norman, Stirling Silliphant, Robert Syd Hopkins
Release Date: 19 Dec 1975
Runtime: 122 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English, Mandarin
Home Video Reviews
The Killer Elite's French Blu-ray release is a revelation for Peckinpah fans, offering strong video, solid audio, and exotic charm despite it being one of his weaker films.
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