Commando (1985)

Somewhere, somehow, someone's going to pay.

Commando (1985) poster

John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army. With the help of a feisty stewardess and an old friend, Matrix has only a few hours to overcome his greatest challenge: finding his daughter before she's killed.

Director: Mark L. Lester
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: James Horner
Cinematography: Matthew F. Leonetti
Editing: John F. Link, Glenn Farr
Production: SLM Production Group, Silver Pictures, 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $58M
Original Language: en

Themes

Action-Packed Excitement, High-Octane Action and Heroes, Gunfight and Mayhem, Mercenary Gunfight and Desert War, Martial Arts and Action

Keywords

daughter, fight, kidnapping, mercenary, lone wolf, rescue mission, father, us army, gunfight, los angeles, california, terrorism, nostalgic, action hero

Trailer

Commando Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Commando about?
John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army. With the help of a feisty stewardess and an old friend, Matrix has only a few hours to overcome his greatest challenge: finding his daughter before she's killed.
Who directed Commando?
Commando was directed by Mark L. Lester.
Who stars in Commando?
Commando stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Dan Hedaya, Vernon Wells, James Olson, David Patrick Kelly.
How long is Commando?
Commando has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Commando?
Commando is a Action, Adventure, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Commando?
Commando had a budget of $10M.
How much did Commando gross?
Commando grossed $58M worldwide.
Where was Commando produced?
Commando was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Commando?
The themes of Commando include: Action-Packed Excitement, High-Octane Action and Heroes, Gunfight and Mayhem, Mercenary Gunfight and Desert War, Martial Arts and Action.