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By intensive physical exercise and martial arts training
he overcomes his disabilities and is re-employed by ComTech
executives Laurence Weyburn (Gig Young) and Cap Collis (Arthur
Hill).
Mike is assigned to protect a Chinese diplomat who is in
danger of being assassinated by his former buddy, now enemy,
George.
The Killer Elite isn't a very good picture.
A lot more is expected from director Sam Peckinpah than this
overblown and under-acted offering.
There are touches of his brilliance particularly in the opening
credits and slow-mo violence, but for most of the film there
is little evidence of his handiwork.
The plot is confused and thin. The Chinese seem to have been
dragged into the story to get some martial arts action scenes
going; and they are disjointed and unconvincing.
Gig Young and Arthur Hill are particularly good as the double-dealing
company heads.
Robert Duvall is adequate as a stock villain.
James Caan though, wears the same inane cap-toothed smile
whether he's in an orgy, being shot or facing some of the
toughest characters in the business.
A disappointing film.
Conclusion: Movie 65% Extras 20%
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