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Firefox

Firefox

Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 1982

The Soviets have developed a revolutionary new jet fighter, called 'Firefox'. Worried that the jet will be used as a first-strike weapon—as there are rumours that it is undetectable by radar—the British send ex-Vietnam War pilot, Mitchell Gant on a covert mission into the Soviet Union to steal the Firefox.

Movie details

Firefox

“...the most devastating killing machine ever built... his job... steal it!”

1982 Science Fiction · Action · Adventure 2h 16m

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6.1 / 10

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The Soviets have developed a revolutionary new jet fighter, called 'Firefox'. Worried that the jet will be used as a first-strike weapon—as there are rumours that it is undetectable by radar—the British send ex-Vietnam War pilot, Mitchell Gant on a covert mission into the Soviet Union to steal the Firefox.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Clint Eastwood

Written by

Alex Lasker · Wendell Wellman

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

Mitchell Gant

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

Kenneth Aubrey

David Huffman

David Huffman

Captain Buckholz

Warren Clarke

Warren Clarke

Pavel Upenskoy

Ronald Lacey

Ronald Lacey

Semelovsky

Kenneth Colley

Kenneth Colley

Colonel Kontarsky

Klaus Löwitsch

Klaus Löwitsch

General Vladimirov

Court is in session

Put Firefox on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.