Gene Hackman infamously took the lead role in this leaden political thriller for the paycheck, turning down such unseen arthouse fare as "Jaws," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," and "Apocalypse Now." Hackman is Tucker, a Vietnam veteran serving time in San Quentin with his cellmate and buddy Spiventa (Mickey Rooney, gunning for a Supporting Actor Oscar nod that he did not get). Tucker is approached by the…
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Gene Hackman
Tucker
Candice Bergen
Ellie
Richard Widmark
Tagge
Mickey Rooney
Spiventa
Edward Albert
Pine
Eli Wallach
Gen. Reser
Ken Swofford
Warden Ditcher
Neva Patterson
Gaddis
Jay Novello
Capt. Ruiz
Joseph V. Perry
Bowkamp
Ted Gehring
Schnaible
Claire Brennen
Ruby
George Fisher
Henemyer
Bob Herron
Brookshire
Denver Mattson
Murdock
James W. Gavin
Lenny
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FAQ about The Domino Principle
What is The Domino Principle about?
Roy Tucker, a Vietnam war veteran with excellent shooting skills, is serving a long prison sentence when a mysterious visitor promises him that he will be released if he agrees to carry out a dangerous assignment.
When was The Domino Principle released?
The Domino Principle was released in 1977.
What genres does The Domino Principle belong to?
The Domino Principle is categorised as Thriller, Action.
Who stars in The Domino Principle?
The cast of The Domino Principle includes Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, Richard Widmark, Mickey Rooney, Edward Albert.