Firepower 1979

Firepower 1979

Firepower (aka Fire Power) is a 1979 British thriller film directed by Michael Winner and starring Sophia Loren, James Coburn, O. J. Simpson and Eli Wallach. It was the final film in the career of actor Victor Mature. The film was poorly reviewed by critics who objected to its convoluted plot, though the lead performances and filming locations were generally praised

  

FIREPOWER, directed by Michael Winner; screenplay by Gerald Wilson; story by Bill Kerby and Mr. Winner; directors of photography, Robert Paynter, Dick Kratine and Richard Kline; editor, Arnold Crust; music by Gato Barbieri; a Scimitar Films Production; produced by Mr. Winner; released by ITC Entertainment

At Loews State I, Broadway and 45th Street; Orpheum, 86th Street and Third Avenue, Bay Cinema, Second Avenue and 31st Street and other theaters. Running time: 104 minutes. This film is rated R

Firepower is a British action adventure film made by Michael Winner in 1979. The main witness of the planned process against drug underworlds king is murdered. His wife Adele Tasca (Sophia Loren), to reunite with his former lover Jerry Fanon (James Coburn), a professional killer and together with another adventurer of occupation Catlett (O.J. Simpson) decides to lead a ruthless war against the Mafia´s seemingly impregnable fortress

An explosive plot to kidnap a corrupt billionaire set against New York, Miami, Washington, and the Caribbean… when you have International superstar Sophia Loren involved, this is one Firepower!. Carl Stegner (George Touliatos) is wanted by the US government for fraud, bribery and corruption. But before Stegner can be indicted, his top scientist with the evidence is murdered. Adele Tasca (Sophia Loren, Two Women, Blood Feud), the murdered man`s widow, suggests Stegner`s kidnapping to the Justice Department. She recommends Jerry Fanon (James Coburn, Cross Of Iron, In Like Flint), her former lover and professional bounty hunter, to catch her husband`s killer and bring him back to face justice. Fanon and Adele enlist the aid of Catlett (O J Simpson, Killer Force, The Naked Gun), a powerful, professional thief and together they embark on the deadly mission. The top-notch supporting cast includes Eli Wallach (The Good, The Bad And The Ugly), Tony Franciosa (Tenebre), George Grizzard (Advise And Consent), Vincent Gardenia (Death Wish), Billy Barty (Foul Play) and a special guest appearance by Victor Mature (Kiss Of Death, Violent Saturday), and directed by action veteran Michael Winner (The Stone Killer, The Wicked Lady). Catch Firepower, now from a brand new HD master

Firepower (1979)