Death Force (1978)
He Came Back From the Dead... AND NOW HEADS WILL ROLL!
James Iglehart is Doug Russell, an American who steals a shipment of gold in the Philippines with two Vietnam War buddies, who cut his throat and throw him overboard. Russell washes ashore an island inhabited by two Japanese soldiers stranded there since World War II. They nurse him back to health and he is taught martial arts and the art of the samurai. Back in the States, his treacherous pals, Marelli and Maghee, use their loot and viciousness to muscle their way into Los Angels mafia turf.
Director: Cirio H. Santiago
Genre: Action
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: September 1, 1978
Cast
- James Iglehart - Doug Russell
- Leon Isaac Kennedy - McGee
- Carmen Argenziano - Morelli
- Jayne Kennedy - Maria Russell
- Joe Mari Avellana
- Joonee Gamboa
- Leo Martinez
- Armando Federico
- Cathy Sabino
- James Monroe Iglehart
Screenplay
- Cirio H. Santiago (Story)
- Robert E. Waters (Story)
- Howard R. Cohen (Screenplay)
Music: Jaime Mendoza-Nava, Eddie Villanueva
Cinematography: Ricardo Remias
Editing: Gervacio Santos, Robert E. Waters
Production: Cosa Nueva
Country: Philippines, United States of America
Language: Español, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance
Keywords
vietnam veteran, martial arts, revenge, samurai sword
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Death Force about?
- James Iglehart is Doug Russell, an American who steals a shipment of gold in the Philippines with two Vietnam War buddies, who cut his throat and throw him overboard. Russell washes ashore an island inhabited by two Japanese soldiers stranded there since World War II. They nurse him back to health and he is taught martial arts and the art of the samurai. Back in the States, his treacherous pals, Marelli and Maghee, use their loot and viciousness to muscle their way into Los Angels mafia turf.
- Who directed Death Force?
- Death Force was directed by Cirio H. Santiago.
- Who stars in Death Force?
- Death Force stars James Iglehart, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Carmen Argenziano, Jayne Kennedy, Joe Mari Avellana, Joonee Gamboa.
- How long is Death Force?
- Death Force has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Death Force?
- Death Force is a Action film.
- Where was Death Force produced?
- Death Force was produced in Philippines, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Death Force?
- The themes of Death Force include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance.