Another disaster movie that is the embodiment of the term. It's the day of a football playoff game between Los Angeles and Baltimore. The stadium is packed, and the obligatory disaster is waiting to happen. It comes in the form of a sniper who hides out and waits for a victim, supposed to
be the president of the US. It is up to Heston to save the day with the help of SWAT team leader Cassavetes. After Griffin sings the national anthem we are introduced to the various characters who are going to be in big trouble soon. Klugman is a gambler playing with mob money; Janssen and
Rowlands are bickering lovers; Groh is a smoothie bachelor; Pidgeon is a pickpocket; and Bri...
Released:
1976
Rated:
R
Length:
115 mins