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The Dogs of War

BBC One
on BBC One London

Action drama based on Frederick Forsyth's novel starring Christopher Walken, Tom Berenger

Jamie Shannon is the leader of band of mercenaries who will fight anyone's war, providing the pay is good enough. After a futile attempt to live a normal life, he prepares to undertake his most dangerous mission yet - the overthrow of a brutal West African dictator. (Subtitled)
Film Reviews pages 63-68

Contributors

Based on the novel by:
Frederick Forsyth
Director:
John Irvin
Jamie Shannon:
Christopher Walken
Drew:
Tom Berenger
North:
Colin Blakely
Endean:
Hugh Millais
Derek:
Paul Freeman
Jessie:
Jobeth Williams
Michel:
Jean-Francois Stevenin
Captain Lockhart:
Robert Urquhart
Dr Okoye:
Winston Ntshona
Captain:
Pedro Armendarizjr
Richard:
Harlan Cary Poe
Terry:
Ed O'Neill
Source: Radio Times

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