22 Aug 1997
Masterminds
A rebellious teen uses his talent for pranks to outwit the security consultant who has taken the students at his prestigious private school hostage.
Deadly Ransom
A soldier of fortune bent on vengeance.
A wealthy banker and his daughter are kidnapped by a gang of thugs. The girl's boyfriend, who serves in the special units of the US Navy, is in possession of particular psychic powers. It will be thanks to these powers he will discover the place where the two abducted were locked.
Top Billed Cast
Loren Avedon Max Lightener
Lisa K. Crosato Jackie (as Lisa Crosato)
Brion James Bobby Rico
John Aprea Mr. Merlin
Tera Hendrickson Lila
Sidney S. Liufau Bruno
Lawrence Lowe 
Madison Mason Admiral Lightener
Francesco Quinn Luis Mendes
Mike Sabatino Sammy
Thomas Rosales Jr. Torturer
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