This 1970 made-for-TV movie stars Darren McGavin and Mako as two warriors chosen to represent their countries in a fight to the death on a deserted island in order to avert war. Intrigue ensues, as was the tradition during the Cold War.
Thanks to TominVA for the find!
For years, I tried to remember this movie title. I had seen it as a kid, and thought it was great. A few years back, I tucked in and researched it, until I found the title. Then, I had to really search until I found where I could get it on DVD. It was fun to watch it again. I love Darren McGavin.
Remember Darren McGavin as Kolshak in “The Nightstalker” series?
I loved that show. I think they did two separate series.
*insert Trump vs. Clinton metaphor here*
As I recall, there were 2 sub guns welded together in this movie. cant remember the model Swedish K, madsen, maybe.
Second that, but I thought it was Vic Morrow.
Glad to help.
I’m disappointed no one’s come forward to ID the weapon(s). Maybe it’s a total studio manufacture, but it seems to be functional. Must be based on something real.
Peter Watkins’ The Gladiators (AKA The Peace Game) was year previous. Available on DVD:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gladiators_(film)
I also remember watching this movie on a Saturday afternoon with my father. I had remembered bits and pieces of it for all these years, the double subgun, the poisoning of the water, the leg injury, etc. I did some searching online to no avail, until SSD posting. Way to go!!!
Thanks for the post and thank you SSD.