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Double Edge (1997)
Released By: Orion Home Video   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Orion Home Video
Genre: Action-Adventure
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Ralph Hemecker
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Michael Biehn, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Joong-Hoon Park
Published ID: 7639
UPC: 692865441939,
Plot: An ambitious female reporter finds herself unable to remain an objective, third party observer while covering the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in this made for television war drama starring Faye Dunaway. Upon arriving Israel on her first foreign assignment, American photojournalist Faye Milano is greeted by David (Amos Kollek), an Israeli reserve officer and writer is also the nephew of Jerusalem Mayor Kollek. Later, while conducting a series of interviews with actual political representatives on both sides of the issue, Faye discovers the identity of David's uncle and skillfully manipulates him into getting her an interview with the mayor. The resulting story, which runs with a photograph of an Israeli police officer clubbing a young Palestinian girl, raises the ire of authorities - who deplore the reporter's penchant sensationalizing the details and seldom bothering to confirm the facts. When Faye learns that a young Palestinian boy was recently shot after hurling a brick at an Israeli soldier, she travels to Jerusalem in order to meet with Mustafa (Mohammad Bakri), the dead boy's brother. As tensions begin to thicken and Mustafa is arrested, Faye snaps a candid shot of the boy being taken into custody. Faye's press credentials are subsequently revoked, however, when the arresting officer is discovered with his throat slashed and the authorities place the blame for the killing on her photograph, which clearly shows the arresting officer's face. After submitting a story about an injured Palestinian boy who had actually suffered from a household accident and not in the conflict as she read leaders to believe, the inexperienced reporter finds that she has unexpectedly gotten in far over her head. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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Great Action!
Added 1/9/2002

If you like cop movies with tons of action, this one is for you! The story line is interesting and the acting is very convincing. I definately agree that this movie is a showcase for Michael Biehn - he's at his best in every sense of the word.
3 out of 3 people found this helpful.
Biehn at his buddy flick best!
Added 7/20/2001

this is not a capital G great movie - but it is a fun action/cop/ buddy movie that ANY fan of Michael Biehn should enjoy. I actually like it better each time i see it - sure, its a bit predictible but - i guess i'd rather that than some of the stuffy movies that the "Critics" like - it has humor - action and Michael - whats not to like???
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Michaen Biehn Showcase
Added 1/17/2001

For Michael Biehn fans (Terminator, Navy Seals, The Rock) this is a terrific showcase for his physical action/emotionally wounded style. It's a typical detective/buddy flick, with an interesting juxtaposition of Chinese and Italian mobsters. Michael's in top form, and is great fun to watch.
3 out of 3 people found this helpful.
Stay far far away from this one.
Added 12/7/2000

This is just plain bad. Don't waste your time on this one. Watch Barney instead.
0 out of 10 people found this helpful.
Good action sequences don't make a good film
Added 10/14/1999

Let me be blunt : DOUBLE EDGE (aka American Dragons, and whatever other names it has decided to go by elsewhere) is just one rung above the complete trash that Michael Biehn should be avoiding at his stage of his acting career.

Besides the above-average action sequences in this film, the film has nothing. It doesn't have good dialogue. It doesn't have an original or compelling plot. There's no romantic angle involved (unless you want the "vengeful husband angle," an old movie tactic that isn't even done well here). It doesn't even have a good one-liner you can share with your buddies afterwards. Nothing.

The plot? Nah. I'll let someone else waste their time trying to explain it. I've heard one plausible excuse for why this movie is bad : That it tries to emulate the Hong Kong / Asian action films, the type that have made Jackie Chan an international movie star.

It's plausible, but not likely. This movie is bad because it's bad. And that, in itself, is too bad - A half-decent plot would have made the good action scenes in this film great.


0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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