White Force

Starring:Sam J. Jones, Kimberley Pistone, Timothy Hughes, Raoul Aragonn, Jaime Fabregas, Vic Diaz, Ruben Rustia, Ken Metcalfe, Mike Monty, Tsing Tong Tsai, Anthony Ogunsanya, Eric Romero, John Falch, Mauricio Go, Raymond (III), Algini, Luisa Catanea, Pong Pong, Eric Khan, Frank Juhas
Director: Eddie Romero
Studio: Platinum Disc
Product Type: DVD

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Eastwood is the conventional tough-guy par excellence...
Clint Eastwood in his second Dirty Harry Outing
Eastwood and Siegel continue their winning partnership.
Dirty Harry Callahan (II), with best Direction and storyline in all the Dirty Harry films! Adele Yoshioka is hot!
FACILE , DUBIOUS, PHASE OF THE SFDP (1970s era)

Magnum Force
Starring: Clint Eastwood , Hal Holbrook , Mitch Ryan , David Soul , and Tim Matheson
Director: Ted Post
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: B00005NTNN
Release Date: 2001-11-20

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This first sequel to Dirty Harry was written by a couple of strong voices, writer-directors Michael Cimino (The Deer Hunter) and John Milius (Farewell to the King). But that doesn't mean the film is particularly good. After Don Siegel's ferociously dark style in the first movie, Ted Post's blocky, television-ish direction in Magnum Force is a huge letdown. The story doesn't win any prizes, either. Eastwood's San Francisco detective Harry Callahan (apparently having retrieved his badge after throwing it away at the end of Dirty Harry) takes on a vigilante squad within the city's police force. David Soul is pretty convincing as the major spokesman for these right-wing avengers. Eastwood, on the other hand, had already turned Callahan from fascinating outsider in Siegel's film to purveyor of tough-guy shtick in this one. --Tom Keogh

Description

When a mysterious wave of killings sweeps the Mafia underworld, it's Inspector "Dirty Harry" Callahan who answers with Magnum Force. Despite a demotion by Lt. Neil Briggs for his questionable methods, Harry will stop at nothing to find the killers.

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Eastwood is the conventional tough-guy par excellence..........2007-01-08

A racketeer, Carmine Ricca, has been cleared of murder, due to the usual and frustrating court technicality... He leaves, a happy and free man... Not for long... A motorcycle cop pulls his car over, seemingly for a traffic violation and ruthlessly slaughters him and the other three occupants...

Harry is soon on the scene, this time with a new black partner, Early Smith (Felton Perry). It transpires that Harry is no longer in the homicide squad, he's been demoted to a stake-out squad by Detective Briggs (Hal Holbrook) because of his previous unconventional methods... Nevertheless he soon demonstrates that he has lost none of his considerable skills... Enjoying a hamburger at San Francisco Airport he becomes involved in a hijack...

Harry meets an old colleague Charlie McCoy (Mitch Ryan) who seems unnaturally upset about the ineffectiveness of the courts and Harry fears that he may be the killer cop...

Later, in the police firing range, he meets four young traffic cops who are more than impressed by his former lethal methods... With a wave of underworld killings on the increase, Harry is eventually told to work with Briggs to solve them... He still suspects the murderer is McCoy until the latter is killed and, by setting a clever trap to check the bullets in the guns of the four young motorcycle cops, Harry finds that they are the guilty persons...

"Magnum .44" is much bloodier than "Dirty Harry." The lack of emotion emerges in Harry's character... He is a powerful and dominating figure who shoots first and asks questions later... Director Ted Post takes him from below to imprint his stature on the piece...

Eastwood is solid enough but not as penetrating as it was in "Dirty Harry." He even have sex... Inevitably, as is usual with his persona, the initiative has to come from the female, unsuccessfully from McCoy's widow and extremely directly from the pretty little Japanese girl who lives downstairs... She gazes up at Eastwood and says: "What does a girl have to do to go to bed with you?" He replies: "Try knocking at the door." They've only known each other for about half a minute, making it one of the swiftest screen seductions on record, and it illustrates the fact that Eastwood's sex appeal is instant and uncomplicated... He is the conventional tough-guy par excellence - handsome, laconic, cynical, determined and independent; clearly a man to be idolized by other men and worshiped by women...

Clint Eastwood in his second Dirty Harry Outing.......2006-09-10

In the first movie in this series, "Dirty Harry," Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) hunted a serial killer. In this sequel, Detective Callahan goes after a group of vigilante cops. Clint's first outing as Harry Callahan received a lot of criticism. Harry was called a vigilante and all sorts of other names. So in this movie, Harry shows that he is actually a law-abiding citizen. We also get to see genuine vigilantes in comparison to kind, gentle, Harry Callahan.

This movie does do a fair amount of mis-direction to keep you from figuring out all the details. Sharp-eyed viewers have a good chance to spot all the bad-guys before the movie reveals them. I was not so sharp-eyed the first time I saw this movie; I failed to spot the leader of the pack until the end.

There are several actors in this movie that went on to significantly greater fame. Suzanne Sommers appears briefly, and without briefs, or a top, at least, in a pool scene. Suzanne's appearance is really short, because moments after her top comes off, she gets a bullet in the chest. David Soul plays a rookie cop in this film. Though Soul had been acting since the 1960's, he would soon be very famous as Hutch of Starsky and Hutch. Tim Matheson plays another cop. Matheson has been in dozens of movies, including "Animal House," and has had dozens of television appearances. Robert Urich plays another cop. This movie marks Urich's first movie appearance. Soon Urich would be on S.W.A.T. and then Vegas. This movie was also Paul D'Amato's first appearance on television or in the movies. D'Amato would later appear in "The Deer Hunter" and a number of episodes of "Law & Order."

This movie is generally hokey. There are too many coincidences and the killer cops are too obvious. In real life they would have been caught quickly. However, if you can look past the inconsistencies, this movie has good steady action and is generally one of the better films in this genre. This movie fails to live up to the first movie in the series, but Eastwood fans and action movie fans will likely find it generally enjoyable.

Enjoy!

Eastwood and Siegel continue their winning partnership........2006-08-15

Magnum Force (1973) My favorite of the Dirty Harry films. Clint Eastwood is at his peak here as an avenging supercop out to defeat a cabal of vigilantes who make him look like the Easter Bunny. Longtime Eastwood associate Don Siegel directs. Hal Holbrook provides an excellent foil for Clint, and the final line, ("man's got to know his limitations") is priceless.

Dirty Harry Callahan (II), with best Direction and storyline in all the Dirty Harry films! Adele Yoshioka is hot!.......2006-03-28

Dirty Harry is back and a strange thing
is happening! Crime is going wwaaayyy
down as vigilante cops (David Soul, Kip
Niven and John-Boy are killing criminals
off on orders of nutty (and vulgar!)Hal
Holbrook. Poor Felton Perry! The latest
Dirty Harry partner to get cacked. In
the first Dirty Harry, Gonzalez hangs
it up after getting shot a few times.
And before that partner(s) Fanducci
gets killed and Dietrick has bullet
stuck in his gut (according to the dia-
log). The best partners were yet to come
(and I don't mean Charlie Sheen!) Third
best Dirty Harry after original and Dead
Pool. Hey they screwed up on Bradford
Dillman's name in Sudden Impact! He had
a different one in first and third in-
stallments!

FACILE , DUBIOUS, PHASE OF THE SFDP (1970s era).......2005-10-23

Having finally seen this movie in its DVD inconvation, I am glad that my initial views and opinions were reinforced.

This is a powerful movie of the insidious and evil corruption of police everywhere and it was a wake-up call to corruption and evil all over the world - not in the USA singularly - but seems to be endemic worldwise. How very,very sad.

Timothy Wingate OTTAWA CANADA

National Geographic - Inside American Power (Inside Air Force One/Inside the White House/Inside the Pentagon)

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Pentagon
Already Dated

National Geographic - Inside American Power (Inside Air Force One/Inside the White House/Inside the Pentagon)
Starring: National Geographic
Manufacturer: Nat'l Geographic Vid
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ASIN: B00008V2U0
Release Date: 2003-05-13

Description

Join National Geographic for a privileged look inside the centers of US presidential power and military might. With exclusive access to restricted areas and personal interviews with Presidents and military leaders, you'll enjoy an insider's view as National Geographic explores the history behind and the challenges before our American institutions. This special National Geographic Collection available on DVD for the first time includes Inside the White House, Inside the Pentagon, and Air Force One.

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Pentagon.......2006-07-28

The Pentagon video is useless because anyone with a photo ID and some free time can get a tour of the Pentagon.

Already Dated.......2003-05-26

These DVD's are already dated! "Inside Air Force One" and "Inside the White House" are both back in the Clinton era, and there is much too much fawning about Bill and Hillary. "Inside the Pentagon" is more recent, however it is well before the Second Gulf War, and the revolutions that that war has seen in the area of freeing a country without destroying its civilian population or destroying its intrastructure. While these DVD's are appropriate for children, they are too dated for most adults.

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not everything is perfect but truth show through
Afterburn
AFTERBURN REALLY BURNS YOU UP!
Bittersweet tale
Afterburn

Afterburn
Starring: Laura Dern , Robert Loggia , Vincent Spano , Michael Rooker , and Welker White
Director: Robert Markowitz
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ASIN: B0002ERXAO
Release Date: 2004-09-14

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not everything is perfect but truth show through.......2006-08-30

This movie is based off actual accounts of a fighter pilot death due to wire chaffing, an on going problem in any man made thing. Not all the facts are presented in the movie (hollywood trys to over glorify movies with "military experts" who never served a day or lifed the life as a spouse.) Over all a good content, story flow, and for the time raised a few guestions. But also consider this, in the real deal no information is released to public till investagation is done and notification of next kin.

Afterburn.......2006-03-10

This is one of the best movies ever to come out. Not only does it restore the human faith in love, but how far a spouse will go to preserve the good name of their mate.

AFTERBURN REALLY BURNS YOU UP!.......2002-12-03

THIS MOVIE WILL MAKE YOU WONDER IF THE MILITARY CAN TRUELY BE SO STUPID. BUT THE FACT THAT IT IS BASED ON A TRUE STORY MAKES A MILITARY SPOUCE CRINGE WITH REAL TERROR. THE STORY OF THE STREANGTH THAT THIS WIFE HAS IN THE FACE OF THE BIGGEST BRICK WALL IN OUR COUNTRY, THE UNITED STATES MILITARY IS INSPIREING! IF WE COULD ALL BE SO STRONG IN THE FACE OF TRAGEDY. I TAKE MY HAT OFF TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED BRING THIS STORY IN THE OPEN. HIGHLY ENTERTAINING YET IT MAKES YOU THINK. GREAT STUFF.

Bittersweet tale.......2000-08-20

A powerful combination of acting from Vincent Spano and Laura Dern.... Spano's performance was outstanding and incredibly charming.

Afterburn.......2000-06-12

Your heart and support will go out to Janet Harduvel in this true story, as she fights to clear her husband of blame when his F-16 aircraft crashes due to a mechanical defect. With the help of her attorney, they beat the odds and win their case in court, but not without pressure from the military and the plane's manufacturer. This well written script will make you stand up and cheer their victories as friends and associates are forced to take sides, as the tension builds and more serious conflicts occur, and as she copes to deal with the personal struggle of fighting a corporate giant and raising a child alone. Janet Harduvel fights a heartwarming battle through a typical military and corporate cover-up.

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White Force
Starring: Sam J. Jones , Kimberley Pistone , Timothy Hughes , Raoul Aragonn , and Jaime Fabregas
Director: Eddie Romero
Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
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Release Date: 2003-01-07

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White Force
Starring: Vic Diaz , Kimberly Pistone , Jimmy Fabregas , Sam Jones , and Raul Aragonn
Director: Eddie Romero
Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
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ASIN: B000AP04VK
Release Date: 2005-08-04

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Deadly Target / Shotgun / White Force
Starring: Deadly Target , Shotgun , and White Force
Manufacturer: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
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ASIN: B000RGSX1A
Release Date: 2007-06-05

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TRIPLE FEATURE 3-DVD Pack. Featured Titles: DEADLY TARGET -When a detective arrives in L.A. to extradite a Chinese gangster back to Hong Kong for trial, he gets caught up in the middle of a gang war that leaves Chinatown in bloody disarray. SHOTGUN - When tough, no-nonsense cop Shotgun Jones travels to Mexico to investigate his sister's murder, he wages a one-man battle against the drug cartel in the ultimate showdown for justice. WHITE FORCE - After his partner Tom is murdered, undercover agent Johnny Quinn is suspected of having betrayed him to the Philippine drug mob. Running from both sides of the law, Johnny swears to avenge Tom's death and prove his innocence.

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White Force
Starring: Sam Jones , Kimberly Pistone , Timothy Hughes , Raoul Aragon , and Jimmy Fabregas
Director: Eddie Romero
Manufacturer: PDC Home Entertainment
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ASIN: B000F9L77G

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Eastwood is the conventional tough-guy par excellence...
Clint Eastwood in his second Dirty Harry Outing
Eastwood and Siegel continue their winning partnership.
Dirty Harry Callahan (II), with best Direction and storyline in all the Dirty Harry films! Adele Yoshioka is hot!
FACILE , DUBIOUS, PHASE OF THE SFDP (1970s era)

Magnum Force [Region 2]
Starring: Clint Eastwood , Hal Holbrook , Mitch Ryan , David Soul , and Tim Matheson
Director: Ted Post
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD