Firepower (1979)
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Set in the Caribbean, Firepower is one of those "celebrity salads," featuring a glittering all-star cast. Sophia Loren heads the ensemble as Adele, the widow of a murdered chemist. Believing that a multimillionaire industrialist is the culprit, Adele determines that she can expect no help from the authorities. Thus she engages the services of retired professional assassin Jerry Fanori (James Coburn), who in turn enlists the aid of troubleshooter Catlett (O.J. Simpson). Watch for Jake LaMotta, the ex-prizefighter whose life was dramatized in Raging Bull, in a supporting part. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sophia Loren, James Coburn, (more)
- Director(s):
- Michael Winner
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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Synopsis of Firepower
Set in the Caribbean, Firepower is one of those "celebrity salads," featuring a glittering all-star cast. Sophia Loren heads the ensemble as Adele, the widow of a murdered chemist. Believing that a multimillionaire industrialist is the culprit, Adele determines that she can expect no help from the authorities. Thus she engages the services of retired professional assassin Jerry Fanori (James Coburn), who in turn enlists the aid of troubleshooter Catlett (O.J. Simpson). Watch for Jake LaMotta, the ex-prizefighter whose life was dramatized in Raging Bull, in a supporting part. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Firepower
- Sophia Loren - Adele Tasco
- O.J. Simpson - Catlett
- Anthony Franciosa - Carl Steener
- George Grizzard - Leo Gelhom
- Richard Caldicot - Calman
- George Touliatos - Stegner
- Hank Garrett - Oscar
- Conrad Roberts - Lestor
- Victor Argo - Anders
- Sonia Manzano - Air Hostess
- Ruth Jaroslow - Tourist
- Richard Roberts - Dr. Ivo Tasca
- J.C. Quinn - Dunn
- Christopher F. Bean
- Paul D'Amato - Tagua
- Chris Gampel - Senator
- Vincent Beck - Trilling
- James Coburn - Jerry Fanori/Eddie
- Eli Wallach - Sal Hyman
- Vincent Gardenia - Frank Hull
- Fred Stuthman - Haplin
- Frank Singuineau - Manley Reckford
- Andrew Duncan - Cooper
- Billy Barty - Dominic Carbone
- Victor Mature - Harold Everett
- Jake LaMotta - Nickel Sam
- Paula Laurence - Woman Guest
- Thurman Scott - Policeman
- Elsa Raven - Tourist
- Owen Hollander - Sweezy
- Thom Christopher - Male Guest
- Paul Garcia - Vito Tasca
- Dominic Chianese - Dis Orlov
- Director(s):
- Michael Winner
- Writer(s):
- Gerald Wilson
- Producer(s):
- Michael Winner
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Language, Violence, Not For Children)
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