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Flashpoint

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Texas border patrolmen (Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams) find a jeep, a skeleton and $800,000 in cash dating from 1963.

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Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer 04/15/2021
2/4
Flashpoint is the first feature film by William Tannen, veteran TV commercial director, and his inexperience working with actors and plot shows. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 04/15/2021
3/4
"Flashpoint" is such a good thriller for so much of its length that it's kind of a betrayal when the ending falls apart. Go to Full Review
Janet Maslin New York Times 04/15/2021
Mr. Tannen's strength is his ability to grab his audience's interest quickly and to hold on to it, even by the most superficial means. Even when the movie doesn't entirely make sense, it manages to be effective. Go to Full Review
Howard Waldstein CBR 07/18/2023
Flashpoint is still an entertaining, competent thriller that warrants rediscovery for committed performances from all the key players. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 08/13/2022
3/5
…deserves to gain a little more recognition for packaging politics and thrills together effectively… Go to Full Review
Tom Hutchinson Radio Times 04/15/2021
3/5
Despite its title and the combustible chemistry of its two leads (Kris Kristofferson and Treat Williams as US border patrolmen), this is rather a damp squib with a final revelation route-mapped all too obviously. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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CodyZamboni Z May 11 Movie is compelling all the way, As two US border agents get deeper into the dark truth of the source of buried money they find, Solid performances by all, punctuated by some brutal action scenes. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Mar 23 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, o elenco é mais ou menos, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores. See more Raymond R Mar 6 I fondly remember this movie and find it though provoking. See more matthias s @Thescreenasvor 11/15/2023 "Flashpoint," takes you on a ride through the Texas borderlands, with two charismatic leads, Kris Kristofferson and Treat Williams, who share an undeniable on-screen chemistry. Their banter and camaraderie provide some genuinely good laughs throughout the film. The film boasts some terrific dialogue, and the presence of Kurtwood Smith adds an extra layer of intrigue. His portrayal is as compelling as ever. However, "Flashpoint" does stumble on its rather thin and predictable plot. While the friendship between the main characters is the film's highlight, the storyline lacks depth and complexity. Nonetheless, if you're in the mood for a bit of '80s action with entertaining moments and great one-liners, "Flashpoint" won't disappoint. It's a decent watch that, despite its flaws, manages to keep you entertained. See more Paul D 01/28/2023 This is a good movie! It's one of the best JFK assasination films ever made. See more Jelisije J 01/19/2023 A movie that starts off a bit average, but then takes a nice twist and turn that left me with a surprisingly memorable time. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Texas border patrolmen (Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams) find a jeep, a skeleton and $800,000 in cash dating from 1963.
Director
William Tannen
Producer
Skip Short
Screenwriter
Dennis Shryack, Michael Butler
Production Co
Home Box Office (HBO)
Rating
R
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
1h 33m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)