Monday Morning Maybe

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Hijacked to Hell

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1984 | 81 min | Action, Crime

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at anyone drawn to the darker side of the street and action fans. Popcorn viewing in the best sense.
The mood
Gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 21 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
Not for anyone who finds explosions tiring.

Released directly to video, this action film features John Phillip Law as Ted Barner, a low-level employee of a corporation in Indonesia who is charged with testing a new laser weapon. Accompanied by an engineer who works for the corporation and a friend, Barner heads out to the test site with the laser in tow. Before the three can get very far, they must outrun an evil Texas industrialist who intends to grab the laser for himself. They are joined by a female reporter and end up at the site of the test, where their problems are just beginning.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Helmut Ashley

  • John Phillip LawTed Barner
  • Horst JansonMartin Forster
  • Grażyna DylągJudy Staufer
  • Winfried GlatzederJan von Clef
  • Barry PrimaRatno Lesmana
  • Christopher MitchumMr. Gull
  • Advent BangunHandoko
  • H.I.M. Damsyik
  • Eric MossThomas Forster
  • Eddy Wardy