Set in Cuba before the revolution, the story follows Robert Dapes, a British mercenary hired by the government of General Batista to train troops against Fidel Castro's guerrilla forces. While operating in this volatile environment, Dapes reunites with a former lover who is now married to a local plantation owner. As he witnesses the behavior of the regime, Dapes faces a conflict of loyalty and emotion that eventually leads him to question his role in the conflict.
The film was directed by Richard Lester and released in 1979. It is the 10th of 13 films he directed, following Butch and Sundance: The Early Days and preceding Superman II. The screenplay was written by Charles Wood, and the movie was produced by United Artists. The main cast features Sean Connery as Major Robert Dapes and Brooke Adams as Alexandra Lopez de Pulido, supported by Jack Weston, Héctor Elizondo, Denholm Elliott, and Martin Balsam.
Financially, the production earned 6 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception was mixed, with a rating of 5.6/10 on IMDb based on 3,200 votes and a score of 5.5/10 on TMDB from 54 votes.
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