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An ex-U.S. marine journalist battles against time to save lives after uncovering a terrorist plot.An ex-U.S. marine journalist battles against time to save lives after uncovering a terrorist plot.An ex-U.S. marine journalist battles against time to save lives after uncovering a terrorist plot.
Lisa Berkley
- Susan Clifford
- (as Lisa Berkely)
Gil Kopel
- Military Policeman #1
- (as Gil Ko Pel)
Mati Seri
- Taxi Driver
- (as Matti Seri)
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- TriviaThe scene where Mike Anderson (Dolph Lundgren) runs through the mass of people during the Easter celebration, was shot during an actual enactment by pilgrims of the twelve stations of Christ. Hidden cameras were used to get the footage, and a pair of incognito Israeli National Squad paratroopers followed Lundgren for his protection. Nonetheless, pilgrims and tourists thought his fake blood was an actual wound, and "real" soldiers pointed M16 guns at Lundgren and got him down on the ground, as they had not been well informed of the film production.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Cinema Snob: Independence Day (1983) (2016)
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As Generic As The Title Suggests
'Cover-Up' starts with a slow title sequence meant to build atmosphere, but it's a low budget tactic. Prolong the running time and give you the sense that the following film is going to be intriguing. It's really not. Ultimately Dolph Lundgren & Lou Gossett Jr reteam after 'The Punisher' for a thriller that you can pass on without missing much.
An attack at a US Naval base in Israel supposedly by the terrorist group "Black October" leaves servicemen dead, but is really a cover for a high grade bio weapon to be stolen. Author & reporter Mike Anderson (Lungren) covers the story and when he starts to get too close to the bottom of things attempts are made on his life and various bodies drop. Jackson (Gossett) is the US official in charge who you're not sure what side he's on.
There's some b-movie charm here ... cliches you would say. Mike is a well known, likable guy. Plus he's an ex marine. He's good friends with Col. Cooper (John Finn) the man in charge of running the US base. He's also the ex lover of a civilian bureaucrat Susan Clifford (Lisa Berkely). He loses a game of pool purposely to gain info and after its shown how he's actually really good at the game. You get the picture.
If you follow the trail, you can figure out who the bad guy is early on. Strictly mediocre, but not like 'Cover-Up' ever tries to be something it ain't. Fans of Lundgren & Gossett don't have much to sink their teeth into. Although watching Dolph try to talk and bribe a hotel desk clerk who's already dead was amusing.
An attack at a US Naval base in Israel supposedly by the terrorist group "Black October" leaves servicemen dead, but is really a cover for a high grade bio weapon to be stolen. Author & reporter Mike Anderson (Lungren) covers the story and when he starts to get too close to the bottom of things attempts are made on his life and various bodies drop. Jackson (Gossett) is the US official in charge who you're not sure what side he's on.
There's some b-movie charm here ... cliches you would say. Mike is a well known, likable guy. Plus he's an ex marine. He's good friends with Col. Cooper (John Finn) the man in charge of running the US base. He's also the ex lover of a civilian bureaucrat Susan Clifford (Lisa Berkely). He loses a game of pool purposely to gain info and after its shown how he's actually really good at the game. You get the picture.
If you follow the trail, you can figure out who the bad guy is early on. Strictly mediocre, but not like 'Cover-Up' ever tries to be something it ain't. Fans of Lundgren & Gossett don't have much to sink their teeth into. Although watching Dolph try to talk and bribe a hotel desk clerk who's already dead was amusing.
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- Budget
- $7,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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