Covert Action

1988·Movie
1h 22min·NR
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Covert Action fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Crime, politics, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

...one man under fire.

Inside the stately Senate Hearing Room, Frank White, professional soldier, Vietnam vet and CIA operative, is fighting the toughest battle of his life: he's on trial for the assassination of Miguel Rivera, a Central American diplomat. Only two men could have made the shot - White or his friend Rick Burns, ex-military sniper now working as a Mafia hitman. Testimony unravels the intricate web created by Rivera and Daniel Waterman, head of an international cartel dabbling in both Latin American Politics and cocaine.
Political ThrillerCIA ConspiracyAssassination MysteryInternational IntrigueMoral AmbiguityTense AtmosphereCocaine CartelSenate Investigation

Crew

Directed by:
J. Christian Ingvordsen
Written by:
J. Christian Ingvordsen, Rick Washburn
Produced by:
Steven Kaman, J. Christian Ingvordsen, Rick Washburn
Composed by:
Christopher Burke

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Covert Action legally?

Fandango at Home FreePlexFawesomeCineverseTroma NOWTubi TV

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Is Covert Action worth watching?

32
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 3.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Covert Action rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Covert Action?

1 h 22 min

Covert Action runs 1 h 22 min.

What language is Covert Action in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Covert Action?

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