La Legion Saute Sur Kolwezi (1980)
Directed by Raoul Coutard
Genres - Adventure, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Adventure Drama |
Run Time - 100 min. |
Countries - France |
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Synopsis by Dan Pavlides
The French Foreign Legion intervenes on behalf of 3,000 European and American civilian hostages in the town of Kolwezi, Zaire. Kantangese rebel forces hold the hostages in the small mining town and subject their victims to various ordeals. The military springs into action to save the captives in this uneven adventure that pays homage to military valor and dedication.
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foreign-legion, rebel, French [nationality], hostage, Zaire