When Ed Neilson's entire family is viciously murdered, he pleads with retired CIA operative Duke Smith (Robert Conrad) to investigate. He refuses, but relents after Neilson too meets an explosive death. Deception, international intrigue and a ruthless "syndicate of businessmen" intent on raping a South Pacific Islands nation of its resources keep the pace fast.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI helicopter explosions hit different — real fire, real stupid.
Acting
Robert Conrad plays Duke like he knows this is ridiculous.
Director
Eddie Romero
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Nancy Conrad is Robert Conrad's real daughter, cast as his on-screen daughter in this Filipino-American co-production.
Eddie Romero was a pillar of Filipino exploitation cinema; Sudden Death exemplifies the '70s trend of cheap international action shot in the Philippines with American TV stars.
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