The Retrievers 1982
“Trained to kill in a thousand different ways.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Elliott Hong
- Network
- Elliott Hong Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Retrievers?
The Retrievers is an action film released in the United States on January second, nineteen eighty-two, with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes. The movie is rated R and was directed by Elliott Hong.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 2, 1982
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Elliott Hong Productions
- Genres
- Action
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 3.7/10 from 6 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Elliott Hong Productions
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Overview
The Retrievers is an action film released in the United States on January second, nineteen eighty-two, with a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes. The movie is rated R and was directed by Elliott Hong. The cast includes Max Thayer, Shawn Hoskins, Lenard Miller, and Randy Anderson.
The story follows a carefree electrician named Tom Cathral, who is recruited by The Company. Tom is quickly offered a full-time promotion to join the Retrievers, which is an elite squad of crooked secret operatives. However, Tom refuses to kill, which ends up botching his very first mission. Because of this refusal and the failed mission, Tom himself becomes The Company's new target.
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“A gripping exploration of action that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Retrievers worth watching?
The Retrievers holds a community rating of 3.7/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Retrievers and when was it released?
The Retrievers is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1982. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Retrievers?
The Retrievers was directed by Elliott Hong.
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