Striker (1988 film)
Striker (also known as Combat Force; released in the Philippines as Nicaragua[2]) is an Italian action film directed by Enzo G. Castellari.[1] The film imitates the style of the Rambo movies.[3]
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| Directed by | Enzo G. Castellari |
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| Produced by | Giorgio Salvioni[1] |
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| Cinematography | Sandro Mancori[1] |
| Edited by | Gianfranco Amicucci[1] |
| Music by | Detto Mariano[1] |
Production company | Filmustang[1] |
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| Country | Italy[1] |
Cast
- John Phillip Law: Frank Morris
- Melonee Rodgers: Marta
- Frank Zagarino: Slade
- John Steiner: Kariasin
- Werner Pochath: Houtman
- Daniel Greene: Truck Driver
Release
In the Philippines, the film was released as Nicaragua by Golden Films on March 17, 1988.[2]
Reception
From contemporary reviews, "Lor." of Variety reviewed the AIP Home Video release on January 16, 1989,[1] declaring the film to be an "above-average Italian actioner" that was "attractively lensed on location in Santo Domingo" with the battles, captures and escapes being "well-executed by Enzo G. Castellari".[1]
References
- Lor. 1991.
- "A New War-Thriller! Grand Opening Today". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. March 17, 1988. p. 10. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- Michele Giordano. Giganti buoni: da Ercole a Piedone (e oltre) il mito dell'uomo forte nel cinema italiano. Gremese Editore, 1998.
Sources
- Lor. (1991). Variety's Film Reviews 1989-1990. Vol. 21. R. R. Bowker. There are no page numbers in this book. This entry is found under the header "February 22, 1989". ISBN 0-8352-3089-9.
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