The Dogs of War (1980)
Director
John Irvin
Main cast
Christopher Walken; Tom Berenger; Winston Ntshona; JoBeth Williams; Alan Beckwith
Genres
Adventure, Action, Thriller, Foreign
Description
Mercenary James Shannon, on a reconnaissance job to the African nation of Zangaro, is tortured and deported. He returns to lead a coup.
John Irvin
Main cast
Christopher Walken; Tom Berenger; Winston Ntshona; JoBeth Williams; Alan Beckwith
Genres
Adventure, Action, Thriller, Foreign
Description
Mercenary James Shannon, on a reconnaissance job to the African nation of Zangaro, is tortured and deported. He returns to lead a coup.
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