L'arme au poing

Titre original : Firepower

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Sophia Loren, James Coburn, and O.J. Simpson in L'arme au poing (1979)

Caper Action Adventure Crime Drama Thriller

Un mercenaire est engagé par le F.B.I. pour traquer un puissant criminel reclus. Une femme essaie également de le traquer pour sa vendetta personnelle.Un mercenaire est engagé par le F.B.I. pour traquer un puissant criminel reclus. Une femme essaie également de le traquer pour sa vendetta personnelle.Un mercenaire est engagé par le F.B.I. pour traquer un puissant criminel reclus. Une femme essaie également de le traquer pour sa vendetta personnelle.

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5,1/10

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Récompenses
- 1 nomination au total

Anecdotes
Charles Bronson was considered for the role of Jerry Fanon. Rumors had it that Bronson turned this movie down because the producers had refused to write in a role for his wife, Jill Ireland. With much of the pre-production crew already on-location in the Caribbean, Sir Lew Grade wanted to shut down the production when Bronson pulled out. Realizing how much money he had already sunk into a movie that had not properly secured its star actors and actresses, Grade saved face by moving ahead using James Coburn as a replacement for Bronson.

Gaffes
During the first meeting with Sophia Loren and Vincent Gardenia in his D.C. office.

Citations
Leo Gelhorn: The only virtue of the stupid is that they don't live long.

Versions alternatives
The film was originally released theatrically in the UK with an uncut 'AA' (15) certificate and later reissued as an 'A' (PG) with cuts to some of the bloodier shootings, shots of men on fire, a wire strangling and a brief shot of a topless woman. The 1986 video was upgraded to a 15 certificate and restored the later cinema edits though 15 secs were cut from a cockfighting scene.

Connexions
Featured in Sneak Previews: A Little Romance, Love on the Run, Dawn of the Dead, Manhattan, Hanover Street, Firepower, Cannibal Girls (1979)

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7/10

Not bad

I had put off watching "Firepower" from 1979 as I had low expectations for it, but it was actually pretty good. The cinematography and settings are very nice with an attractive cast and soundtrack. And there are many real explosions illustrating the firepower of the title. One of the better outings for James Coburn too, this is really his movie. The plot is a little complicated and silly though if analyzed deeply, but just watch for an entertaining ride. My rating 7/10. It was nice to find this rare film available on streaming, and it did not feel too dated for its age. It makes me wish I was traveling through the Caribbean, but watching this is the next best thing.