The Dogs of War

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The Dogs of War ★★½ 1981 (R)

A graphic depiction of a group of professional mercenaries, driven by nothing but their quest for wealth and power, hired to overthrow the dictator of a new West African nation. Has some weak moments which break up the continuity of the movie. Based on the novel by Frederick For-syth. 102m/C VHS, DVD . GB Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger, Colin Blakely, Paul Freeman, Hugh Millais, Victoria Tennant, JoBeth Williams; D: John Irvin; W: Gary De Vore; C: Jack Cardiff; M: Geoffrey Burgon.

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