Mercenary Fighters movie poster

Mercenary Fighters

"War is hell. Especially if you fight on both sides."

February 1, 1988 1h 30m 5.2/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Mercenary Fighters is a drama/action film. directed by Riki Shelach Nissimoff.

Starring Reb Brown, Peter Fonda, and Ron O'Neal

Synopsis

The president of an African country wants to boost his economy with a new dam. He ignores the protests of the tribes in the flooded region, so they declare rebellion. To avoid bad publicity, the president doesn't use his army, but hires four international mercenaries, who shall find tribes leader Kuruba and smother the protest. However after learning about the tribes motivation, the Vietnam veterans T.J. and Cliff realize how they're being used and reconsider.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 1, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 5.2/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country South Africa + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • The Cannon Group
  • Golan-Globus Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercenary Fighters about?

The president of an African country wants to boost his economy with a new dam. He ignores the protests of the tribes in the flooded region, so they declare rebellion. To avoid bad publicity, the pr...

Who directed Mercenary Fighters?

Mercenary Fighters was directed by Riki Shelach Nissimoff.

How long is Mercenary Fighters?

Mercenary Fighters has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was Mercenary Fighters released?

Mercenary Fighters was released on February 1, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mercenary Fighters?

The main cast of Mercenary Fighters includes Reb Brown, Peter Fonda, Ron O'Neal, James Mitchum, Robert DoQui.