Firepower (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1979, Firepower is an action and adventure film directed by Michael Winner, running about 104 minutes. “The Target: The world's richest man. The Deal: Bring him back alive. The Prize: A million in cash.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mercenary is hired by the FBI to track down a powerful recluse criminal, a woman is also trying to track him down for her own personal vendetta.
Who’s in it. Firepower stars Sophia Loren as Adele Tasca, James Coburn as Jerry Fanon / Eddie, O.J. Simpson as Catlett and Eli Wallach as Sal Hyman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Firepower has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Firepower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Firepower tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Firepower (1979)?
- In US, Firepower is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Firepower worth watching?
- Firepower holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Firepower?
- Firepower stars Sophia Loren, James Coburn, O.J. Simpson, Eli Wallach and Anthony Franciosa.
- When was Firepower released?
- Firepower was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.