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Detonator (1993)

Detonator (1993)
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"They're the toughest anti-terrorist strike force in the world. But they've never faced an enemy like this." The "they" mentioned in the ad copy for Death Train are headed by Pierce Brosnan. The enemy is rogue Russian general Christopher Lee, who has stolen two nuclear bombs, intending to hold the world for ransom. The bombs are placed on two trains, which are then engaged in a breakneck race by the general via remote control. Things really get dangerous when one of the trains is hijacked! Alexandra Paul and Patrick Stewart also star in this middling actioner, which manages to stir up suspense only during the climactic detonation sequence. Originally titled Alastair MacLean's Death Train when it premiered over the USA Cable Network on April 14, 1993, the film was retitled Detonator for its theatrical release. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Director(s):
David S. Jackson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Detonator

"They're the toughest anti-terrorist strike force in the world. But they've never faced an enemy like this." The "they" mentioned in the ad copy for Death Train are headed by Pierce Brosnan. The enemy is rogue Russian general Christopher Lee, who has stolen two nuclear bombs, intending to hold the world for ransom. The bombs are placed on two trains, which are then engaged in a breakneck race by the general via remote control. Things really get dangerous when one of the trains is hijacked! Alexandra Paul and Patrick Stewart also star in this middling actioner, which manages to stir up suspense only during the climactic detonation sequence. Originally titled Alastair MacLean's Death Train when it premiered over the USA Cable Network on April 14, 1993, the film was retitled Detonator for its theatrical release. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
98 mins

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Director(s):
David S. Jackson
Producer(s):
Peter Snell
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Violence)
Categories:
Action / Adventure
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Vickie W.

It was an ok movie, but I would have liked more from Pierce Brosnan, as he is such a great actor. His talents were better than this movie showed. I think it's good enough for someone to watch at least once. I am a huge Pierce Brosnan fan, so I recommend watching it because he makes it good. Patrick Stewart is good in this too.

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Thomas B.

Detonator is a made for TV movie based on Alistair MacLean's novel Death Train. It's the usual story of a mad Russian general (Christopher Lee) who gets a nuclear bomb from a mad German scientist and and hires a mercenary, the great Ted Levine, to take it from Germany to Iraq by train in order to somehow recreate the great Soviet empire. With 20 million lives at risk, Patrick Stewart, as head of the United Nations anti crime organization hires Pierce Brosnan, who would rather be in Daytona, and a couple of Russian officers to save Europe. He also sends in Alexandra Paul from Baywatch fame as the 4th member of the team. The twist, there is a second bomb and by that time we are down to Brosnan and Paul to save the world. I think they should have had the clock stop at 007 (Goldfinger) instead of one second after he cuts the ten different colored wires in the right order to defuse one of the bombs. It's a movie with planes, trains and helicopters and a bad script.

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Jerry T.

Seeing this great cast in a movie based on an Alstair McClean story, I was expecting to see a great movie. I guess I was expecting too much. This is an ok movie with a bit of action. The actors do a pretty good job, but the dialogue is terrible. It is worth a watch, but don't expect great cinema.

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