Two-Minute Warning
Seen it?1976 | 115 min | Action, Thriller
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With rough reviews, 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
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved The Parallax View, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 55 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1976: an older pace and style.
A psychotic sniper plans a massive killing spree in a Los Angeles football stadium during a major championship game. The police, led by Captain Peter Holly and the SWAT commander, learn of the plot and rush to the scene.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
Mostly negative reviews
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$7 million worldwide on a $7 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Larry Peerce
- Charlton HestonCapt. Peter Holly
- John CassavetesSgt. Chris Button
- Martin BalsamSam McKeever
- Beau BridgesMike Ramsay
- Marilyn HassettLucy
- David JanssenSteve
- Jack KlugmanStu Sandmann
- Gena RowlandsJanet
- Walter PidgeonThe Pickpocket
- Brock PetersPaul