The U.S. military has kicked Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait and chased his troops back into Iraq. But now Hussein has capitulated, so the United States is preparing to withdraw. Special Forces Capt. They've come across a map to where Saddam hid millions of dollars worth of gold bullion he's stolen from Kuwait. And the boys figure to go home with more than sand in their shoes.
Gates takes charge.
As a Special Forces veteran, he has talents they certainly need, along with obvious leadership qualities. Soon the rollicking foursome is bursting into an Iraqi bunker, discovering the gold, and heading for Easy Street. But they've also landed in the middle of a bloody dispute between Saddam's soldiers and Iraqi rebels and ordinary citizens who are working for Saddam's downfall. Thus, our four soldiers find themselves in a quandary. All four lead performances contribute winningly to the film's varied tones, and Nora Dunn adds spice as an aggressive CNN-styled war correspondent.