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The story follows an elite unit of mercenaries known as "The Expendables," led by the stogie-chomping (Stallone). The team is hired by a mysterious operative, "Mr. Church" (Bruce Willis), to infiltrate the fictional South American island of Vilena . Their mission is to overthrow a ruthless dictator, General Garza, but they soon discover that the true threat is James Munroe (Eric Roberts), a rogue ex-CIA agent using the dictator as a front for his own operations. The mission becomes personal when Ross decides to return to the island to save Sandra , the dictator's daughter, who helped them during their initial reconnaissance. The "Action Dream Team"

Released in 2010, is a high-octane ensemble action film that served as a "love letter" to the gritty, practical-effects-driven action cinema of the 1980s and 90s. Directed by Sylvester Stallone , who also co-wrote the script with David Callaham , the movie focuses on the camaraderie of aging mercenaries who remain "happily out of sync with the modern world". Plot Overview The Expendables 1

The film's primary draw is its unprecedented gathering of legendary action icons: The story follows an elite unit of mercenaries