A Vietnam War veteran who's been imprisoned for murder is offered freedom if he agrees to commit a contract killing for a shady organization.A Vietnam War veteran who's been imprisoned for murder is offered freedom if he agrees to commit a contract killing for a shady organization.A Vietnam War veteran who's been imprisoned for murder is offered freedom if he agrees to commit a contract killing for a shady organization.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Joseph V. Perry
- Bowkemp
- (as Joseph Perry)
Claire Brennen
- Ruby
- (as Claire Brennan)
James W. Gavin
- Lenny
- (as Jim Gavin)
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- TriviaGene Hackman was not proud of his performance in the film, and admitted that he only took the role for the money.
- GoofsThe bread truck carrying Tucker and Spiventa is shown driving across the Golden Gate Bridge in the southbound direction from Marin County to San Francisco. However, the very next scene in which the prisoners are escorted out of the truck clearly takes place under the roadway back on the Marin side of the bridge.
- Alternate versionsWest German theatrical version was cut by approx. 17 minutes. Strangely, the East German version was uncut.
- ConnectionsReferenced in The Manipulators (1977)
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A Superb Rooney & Magnificent Hackman
It's amazing how so many reviewers are blinded to great art by their own opinions of a movie's story. The Domino Principle is work of art with a great cast who give wonderful performances surrounded by beautiful music, cinematography, and film direction. Not to mention a good script and screenplay. Micky Rooney Gave an Oscar quality performance as did Gene Hackman. There are no slouchers in this film. No matter what you think of the plot you have to appreciate the quality of the work put into the making of this movie. If you don't then please stop writing reviews. 7.3/10.
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- Also known as
- Das Domino Komplott
- Filming locations
- Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico(Location)
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- $6,000,000 (estimated)
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