
No Mercy(1986)
An unconventional undercover Chicago cop and his partner are recruited to commit the murder of a New Orleans criminal kingpin.


“In the right hands, fear is the deadliest weapon of all.”
A deep-sea salvage expert enacts an elaborate plan to infiltrate and take revenge on a criminal organization that dealt him a foul misdeed.

Barry Newman
John Talbot

Suzy Kendall
Sarah Ruthven

John Vernon
Vyland

Dolph Sweet
Jablonsky

Ben Kingsley
Royale

Ray McAnally
Ruthven

Peter Marinker
Larry

Roland Brand
Deputy

Tony Anholt
FBI Agent

Elliott Sullivan
Judge Mollison
Fear Is the Key is a action, thriller film released in 1972 exploring themes of louisiana, revenge. Directed by Michael Tuchner, it stars Barry Newman, Suzy Kendall, John Vernon. A deep-sea salvage expert enacts an elaborate plan to infiltrate and take revenge on a criminal organization that dealt him a foul misdeed.
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