The Retrievers
“Trained to kill in a thousand different ways.”
Synopsis
Carefree electrician Tom Cathral is recruited by The Company, and is quickly offered a full-time promotion to join the Retrievers, an elite squad of crooked secret operatives. His refusal to kill botches his first mission, making Tom The Company's new target.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 10, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Hong
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Stamper
- Original Score
- Paul Fontana, Ted Ashford
- Original Title
- The Retrievers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Elliott Hong Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Hong
Larry Stamper
Paul Fontana, Ted Ashford
Stephen B. Kim
Rob 'Smitty' Smith
Louis George, Elliott Hong
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Fontana
Original Music Composer
Ted Ashford
Original Music Composer
Stephen B. Kim
Director of Photography
Rob 'Smitty' Smith
Editor
Elliott Hong
Director
Elliott Hong
Producer
Larry Stamper
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Retrievers
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What is The Retrievers about?
Carefree electrician Tom Cathral is recruited by The Company, and is quickly offered a full-time promotion to join the Retrievers, an elite squad of crooked secret operatives. His refusal to kill botches his first mission, making Tom The Company's new target.
Who directed The Retrievers?
The Retrievers was directed by Elliott Hong.
Who stars in The Retrievers?
The principal cast of The Retrievers includes Max Thayer, Shawn Hoskins, Lenard Miller, Randy Anderson, Bud Kramer.
When was The Retrievers released and how long is it?
The Retrievers was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Retrievers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Retrievers was composed by Paul Fontana, Ted Ashford.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Retrievers?
The Retrievers holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).