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Firefox (1982)

“...the most devastating killing machine ever built... his job... steal it!”

6.1/10 · 642 votes 2h 16m pg ActionAdventureThrillerScience-fiction

#36 of 41 films from 1982 #1622 of 2168 in action

Directed by Clint Eastwood · Written by Craig Thomas, Alex Lasker, Wendell Wellman

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Overview

The Soviets have developed a revolutionary new jet fighter, called 'Firefox'. Worried that the jet will be used as a first-strike weapon—as there are rumours that it is undetectable by radar—the British send ex-Vietnam War pilot, Mitchell Gant on a covert mission into the Soviet Union to steal the Firefox.

Cast

Clint Eastwoodas Mitchell Gant
Freddie Jonesas Kenneth Aubrey
David Huffmanas Captain Buckholz
Warren Clarkeas Pavel Upenskoy
Ronald Laceyas Semelovsky
Kenneth Colleyas Colonel Kontarsky
Klaus Löwitschas General Vladimirov
Nigel Hawthorneas Pyotr Baranovich
Stefan Schnabelas First Secretary
Thomas Hillas General Brown
Clive Merrisonas Major Lanyev
Kai Wulffas Lt. Colonel Voskov
Dimitra Arlissas Natalia
Austin Willisas Walters

Facts

Release dateJune 18, 1982
Runtime136 min (2h 16m) — longer as the 1982 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$18,000,000
Box office$70,700,000 (3.9× budget)
IMDbtt0083943

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Questions

How long is Firefox?
Firefox runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Is Firefox worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 642 votes, which places it #36 of 41 films released in 1982 in this index (top 15%) and #1622 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Firefox?
Firefox was directed by Clint Eastwood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Million Dollar Baby (2004), Gran Torino (2008), Unforgiven (1992).
Who stars in Firefox?
Clint Eastwood as Mitchell Gant; Freddie Jones as Kenneth Aubrey; David Huffman as Captain Buckholz; Warren Clarke as Pavel Upenskoy; Ronald Lacey as Semelovsky; Kenneth Colley as Colonel Kontarsky.
What is Firefox rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Firefox?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18235.

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