Flashpoint | 
| Director: William Tannen (ii)
Actors: Kris Kristofferson, Treat Williams, Rip Torn, Kevin Conway, Kurtwood Smith
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 17746
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 95 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: HBOD92880D
ISBN: 0783130473
UPC: 026359288029
EAN: 9780783130477
ASIN: B0002ERX9U
Theatrical Release Date: 1984
Release Date: September 14, 2004
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Product Description
WHEN TWO TEXAS BORDER GUARDS UNEARTH THE SKELETAL REMAINS OF A MAN AT THE WHEEL OF A JEEP WITH $800,000 IN CASH BY HIS SIDE, THERE'S MORE THAN THE MONEY AT STAKE. SUDDENLY THEY FIND THEMSELVES CAUGHT UP IN A CONSPIRACY THAT WILL LEAD THEM BOTH TO THE DEADLY TRUTH BEHIND THE ASSASSINATION OF JFK.
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 Again, Kris the Rebel June 13, 2009
Edward Rasen Jr. (Maui)
Kris Kristofferson ("Logan") and Treat Williams ("Ernie") are U.S. Border Patrol agents in Texas, about to lose their jobs to siesmic sensors. While driving in the desert (Kings Anvil Ranch, near Tucson, Arizona), Kris discovers an old, buried jeep and a case filled with $800,000. Then, he departs to inform his partner, Ernie.
They return to the site and uncover a skeleton plus a wallet with a Texas drivers license for Michael Curtis of San Antonio, Texas. Kris is disgusted with the corrupt Border Patrol and wants to take the money and run. But, Treat thinks it is wrong to do such. Kris the Rebel versus Ernie, Mister Goodie Two-shoes. Up until this point the script is decent. However, logic is then replaced by nonsense.
Suddenly, secret agents arrive from Washington, D.C. and a grand John Kennedy assassination conspiracy engulfs Kris and Treat. I could write paragraphs about all the nonsense that happens without explanation or motivation.
First and foremost, this film is far removed from Oliver Stone's JFK. Secondly, the subplot love story is hokey to say the least. Third, a team of assassins from Washinton, D.C. working for some unknown agency, is far from suspenseful unless you are a conspiracy freak. Fourth, I seriously doubt the JFK assassin was driving with the assassination rifle and $800,000 in cash, at night, in the rain, in a remote area of Texas near the Mexican border. But, if you believe such nonsense, then you will like this film.
The soundtrack is not noteworthy even though by Tangerine Dream. And, the desert scenes are nice but not spectacular.
I think the DVD version has been edited but I do not have the willpower to simultaneously watch the VHS and DVD versions. If you are a Kris K. fan then you will like this film. It is standard Kris, the rebel. Anyone who thinks this is a five-star film has been sitting in the sun too long or smoking too much weed. I am not sure it even warrants three stars. Two and one-half stars is probably an honest rating. I cannot imagine watching this movie more than twice in five years.
This film was produced by Silver Screen Partners Limited for HBO. The copyright date is 1984. Initially, it was released on videocassette by Thorn-EMI, which is long gone.
Flashpoint November 3, 2008
Jack N. Young (Tucson, AZ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was the Location Manager on this picture and it was a tough one to make. The entire movie was made in and around Tucson, Arizona. We shot it in the summer with temperatures ranging upward to 110. We were 20 days in a huge wash where we buried the jeep. The top layer of the soil was like powder and even a footstep caused it to swirl. But, I had a great time on this film. The wash is located on the Kings Anvil Ranch. I told John King I needed a strip to land a plane so he got in his bulldozer and graded a 1500' landing strip for us. All the scenes shot in the city were easily done with 100% cooperation from the officials. You will most certainly enjoy this action picture with a real shocker at the end.
Jack Young
Great story February 18, 2008
Kenneth Keith (Kansas City, MO)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I consider this movie a classic of the JFK Conspiracy theory genre. Well-acted by all major characters; Kurtwood Smith is especially good as a very bad character; it's strange to see him now in a comedic role on 'That 70's Show' on TV. Rip Torn is an enduring and endearing character actor and , although not on screen too much, plays a seminal part in the story. Beautifully photographed in Tucson,Arizona area --although the story takes place on the Texas border. Highly entertaining; give it a look!
 An All Time Great November 15, 2007
The Purple Heart (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Many "theory" plot movies have been made, but, this one leaves the viewer looking at genuine possibilities about the murder of President kennedy in Dallas, Texas of 11/63.
The 2 border patrol agents are skillfully portrayed by Kristofferson and Williams. A worthwhile piece of entertainment.
Dry Riverbed September 4, 2007
C. A. Luster (Burke, VA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a reasonably decent HBO movie with Kris Kristofferson and Treat Williams working for the Border Patrol. When they find a buried jeep with a sniper rifle and money they start to investigate where it came from. The next thing they know there are government agents in town that want to kill them. They must figure a way to get to the bottom of where the money came from and get out of the country without getting killed. This seems like a TV movie but the production is good enough it is certainly worth at least a rental and for a reasonable price perhaps purchasing.
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