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Chicago cop Robert Malone finds himself in The Philippines, ostensibly to learn the techniques of Interpol. Before he exits the Manila airport, his wallet is stolen by a pickpocket. Malone endures a testy relationship with his new colleague Kevin McCall while evidence surrounding the stolen wallet pulls both of them deeper and deeper into a web of intrigue.
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Chicago cop Robert Malone finds himself in The Philippines, ostensibly to learn the techniques of Interpol. Before he exits the Manila airport, his wallet is stolen by a pickpocket. Malone endures a testy relationship with his new colleague Kevin McCall while evidence surrounding the stolen wallet pulls both of them deeper and deeper into a web of intrigue.
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Genre:Crime, Action
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In Theaters:3/9/1990
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Runtime:94 minutes
Studio:L'immagine S.r.l., Immagine S.r.l.
Cast
Edoardo Margheriti
Director
Fred Williamson
Lt. Robert 'Bob' Malone
Nicholas Hammond
Lt. Kevin McCall
Emma Hoagland
Peggy Mallory
Najid Jadali
Asad Cabuli
Ned Hourani
Mustapha
Kristine Erlandson
Mary McCall
Oscar Daniels
Eddie Mallory
Mike Monty
Brennan
Leopoldo Salcedo
Inspector
Edward Santana
Capt. Marton
Jonathan Sorenson
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