Main Cast: Sophia Loren, James Coburn, O.J. Simpson, Eli Wallach, Anthony Franciosa
Release Year: 1979
Country: UK
Run Time: 104 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Plot
Set in the Caribbean, Firepower is one of those "celebrity salads," featuring a glittering all-star cast. Sophia Loren heads the ensemble as Adele, the widow of a murdered chemist. Believing that a multimillionaire industrialist is the culprit, Adele determines that she can expect no help from the authorities. Thus she engages the services of retired professional assassin Jerry Fanori (James Coburn), who in turn enlists the aid of troubleshooter Catlett (O.J. Simpson). Watch for Jake LaMotta, the ex-prizefighter whose life was dramatized in Raging Bull, in a supporting part. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Vincent Gardenia - Frank Hull; George Grizzard - Leo Gelhom; Fred Stuthman - Haplin; Richard Caldicot - Calman; Frank Singuineau - Manley Reckford; George Touliatos - Stegner; Andrew Duncan - Cooper; Hank Garrett - Oscar; Billy Barty - Dominic Carbone; Conrad Roberts - Lestor; Victor Mature - Harold Everett; Victor Argo - Anders; Christopher F. Bean; Vincent Beck - Trilling; Dominic Chianese - Dis Orlov; Thom Christopher - Male Guest; Paul D'Amato - Tagua; Chris Gampel - Senator; Paul Garcia - Vito Tasca; Owen Hollander - Sweezy; J.C. Quinn - Dunn; Elsa Raven - Tourist; Richard Roberts - Dr. Ivo Tasca; Thurman Scott - Policeman; Ruth Jaroslow - Tourist; Paula Laurence - Woman Guest; Sonia Manzano - Air Hostess; Jake LaMotta - Nickel Sam
Credit
Michael Winner - Director, Arnold Crust - Editor, Jay Chattaway - Composer (Music Score), Gato Barbieri - Composer (Music Score), John Blezard - Production Designer, Robert Gundlach - Production Designer, John Stoll - Production Designer, Richard H. Kline - Cinematographer, Richard C. Kratina - Cinematographer, Robert Paynter - Cinematographer, Michael Winner - Producer, Jim Willis - Sound/Sound Designer, Gerald Wilson - Screenwriter
