Sunstorm

This film begins with an FBI agent named "Detective Frank Danials" (Ray Raglin) being sent to Puerto Rico to investigate the theft of approximately $2 billion from the U.S. Treasury by two former Army officers by the names of "General John Parker" (Stacy Keach) and "Harry Sherman" (Kurt Andon). However, the FBI isn't the only party interested in the location of this money as a wealthy and influential criminal figure named "Victoria Warren" (Bo Derek) has also decided to make certain inquiries as well. To that end she sends a man by the name of "Packard Walsh" (Michael Manasseri) to Puerto Rico to gather as much information as he can. Packard, on the other hand, has other ideas and assassinates both General Parker and Harry before either can divulge where they have hidden the money. This results in both Packard and the FBI now directing their efforts at the daughters of General Parker in the expectation that one of them will lead them directly to the money. What none of them count on is the former bodyguard of General Parker named "Dave Kellog" (William Haze) and his assistant "Liana Kincaid" (Margaret Scarborough) remaining loyal to him and subsequently protecting his daughters in spite of everything. Not only that but nobody fully appreciates the capability and resources Victoria has at her disposal either. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this film had potential but the acting and direction was totally inadequate for the task at hand. For example, neither Stacy Keach nor Bo Derek were used in accordance with their talents. Additionally, the southern accent used by Michael Manasseri was extremely annoying and never should have even been contemplated. Likewise, the character development-especially on the part of General Parker's daughters-was woefully inadequate as well. Admittedly, there were several attractive actresses like Monica Soares (as "China Sue") along with the aforementioned Bo Derek and Margaret Scarborough to compliment the beautiful tropic scenery. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to salvage what could have been a decent film and I have rated it accordingly. Below average.

Interesting story with many twists and turns. A little difficult to follow and to sort out the players but worth your time to watch.

I thought that seeing Bo Derek was worth the price of admission alone,, doesn't anyone think she's still hot after all of these years. Stacey Keach,, aka Mike Hammer..also is in this but not that long,, more like an extended cameo . apparently he has 4 or 5 daughters,, and they must try to find some money that was supposed to be destroyed some 30 years ago during the Nixon Administration but never was, instead it was hidden,, well our general did do what he was supposed to do so now it's game on to try and find all of that money,, and the printing plates to make the whole thing legitimate. this movie does have decent action,, not a bad story,, some of the acting isn't really great. but you got a lot of nice scenery from Haiti, and other outlying island,, a fairly average "b" thriller.

I think Ray Raglin was excellent in his role. I am not familiar with this actor. Once again Bo Derek lights up the stage with her presence alone. I am really amazed I have not seen this actor Ray Raglin he seems very comfortable in front of the camera. The plot of the story is some what weak, however the acting I felt was compelling. Keach I felt was mediocre at best, very disappointing considering he has been in very successful films in the past. I am interested in knowing if any new films will be coming out soon that will star either Bo Derek or Ray Raglin. I really feel that Bo seems to be getting stronger with her acting as she gets older.

"Sunstorm" is one of those junk flicks like "Maui Heat" which have some lame action/drama as an excuse to get a bunch of T&A in front of the viewer for pure titillation. However, in this bottom-of-the-barrel film, Marvin, Eisenman, and crew have substituted Keach and Derek for titillators in an apparent attempt to bring credibility to what is just another lousy flick. In spite of a beautiful Puerto Rican backdrop and a bunch of babes, "Sunstorm" is a messy slapped together B flick loser with no reason for existing save a pay check for cast and crew. Pass on this turkey. (D)