{"product_id":"death-rage-1976-border-cop-1979","title":"Death Rage (1976) \/ Border Cop (1979)","description":"\u003cb\u003eDEATH RAGE (1976):\u003c\/b\u003e Yul Brynner plays Peter Marciani, a former hitman haunted by his brother's murder. His old gang lures him out of retirement for one last job by revealing the identity of the killer - Gennaro Gallo, the capo of a rival mob. As Peter prepares for the kill, he comes to the grim realization that he's been played for a fool. His former associates are the ones who killed his brother, to ensure he would take the hit on Gallo. Enraged, Peter vows to track down and execute each of his old \"friends\"...as painfully as possible.\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The second chapter of the big city vigilante! Bronson started it - Brynner finishes it!\"\u003c\/i\u003e trumpeted the posters for \u003ci\u003eDeath Rage\u003c\/i\u003e, alluding to \u003ci\u003eDeath Wish\u003c\/i\u003e (1974). In reality, Yul Brynner was playing a part none too different from his roles in \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Seven\u003c\/i\u003e (1960), \u003ci\u003eInvitation to a Gunfighter\u003c\/i\u003e (1964) and \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Warrior\u003c\/i\u003e (1975). Unhappy playing these \"tough guys\", Brynner stopped making movies altogether after filming \u003ci\u003eDeath Rage\u003c\/i\u003e in Italy. He made a triumphant return to his signature role in \u003ci\u003eThe King and I\u003c\/i\u003e on Broadway the next year. By the time of his tragic death from lung cancer in 1985, Yul had made an unbelievable 4,625 performances as the King. Sexy co-star Barbara Bouchet was in the James Bond takeoffs \u003ci\u003eAgent from H.A.R.M.\u003c\/i\u003e (1966) and \u003ci\u003eCasino Royale\u003c\/i\u003e (1967), and made a memorable appearance on \u003ci\u003eStar Trek\u003c\/i\u003e in 1967, wearing a very brief costume. Martin Balsam (who made several movies in Italy during this period) is one of the most recognizable character actors of all time, with unforgettable parts in \u003ci\u003e12 Angry Men\u003c\/i\u003e (1957), \u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e (1960), \u003ci\u003eA Thousand Clowns\u003c\/i\u003e (1965), \u003ci\u003eThe Taking of Pelham One Two Three\u003c\/i\u003e (1974) and \u003ci\u003eAll The President's Men\u003c\/i\u003e (1976). Contains graphic violence and nudity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBORDER COP (1979):\u003c\/b\u003e Telly Savalas is Frank Cooper, a tough cop policing illegal immigrants on the Mexican border. Despite his hardened exterior, Cooper understands that the illegals are struggling to escape harsh circumstances, and lets some pass through. On the verge of retirement, he learns that his superior, Moffat, is part of a human trafficking ring taking advantage of the immigrants. With his shotgun in hand, Frank quits the force to enact vigilante justice on Moffat and his cronies...even if it costs him his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e An action thriller with a premise strikingly relevant to today's times, \u003ci\u003eBorder Cop\u003c\/i\u003e stars Telly Savalas hot on the heels of his enormous success portraying \u003ci\u003eKojak\u003c\/i\u003e for five years on CBS (1973-1978). Eddie Albert is no stranger to television success himself, having played Oliver Douglas for six seasons of the beloved sitcom \u003ci\u003eGreen Acres\u003c\/i\u003e (1965-1971). Michael C. Gazzo is best known for his performance in \u003ci\u003eThe Godfather Part II\u003c\/i\u003e (1974), for which he was nominated for an Academy Award.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha Video","offers":[{"title":"DVD","offer_id":45802770825366,"sku":"089218816399","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/9621\/5446\/files\/089218816399.jpg?v=1762203241","url":"https:\/\/moviezyng.com\/products\/death-rage-1976-border-cop-1979","provider":"Movie Zyng","version":"1.0","type":"link"}