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Commando (1985)

โ€œSomewhere, somehow, someone's going to pay.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 3,282 votes 1h 30m r ActionAdventureThriller

#33 of 67 films from 1985 #908 of 2168 in action

Directed by Mark L. Lester ยท Written by Steven E. de Souza, Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman

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Overview

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.

Cast

Arnold Schwarzeneggeras John Matrix
Rae Dawn Chongas Cindy
Dan Hedayaas Arius
Vernon Wellsas Bennett
James Olsonas Major General Franklin Kirby
David Patrick Kellyas Sully
Alyssa Milanoas Jenny Matrix
Bill Dukeas Cooke
Drew Snyderas Lawson
Sharon Wyattas Leslie
Michael Delanoas Forrestal
Bob Minoras Jackson
Michael Adamsas Harris
Gary Carlos Cervantesas Diaz

Facts

Release dateOctober 3, 1985
Runtime90 min (1h 30m) โ€” shorter as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$57,500,000 (5.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0088944

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Questions

How long is Commando?
Commando runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Is Commando worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 3,282 votes, which places it #33 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 52%) and #908 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Commando?
Commando was directed by Mark L. Lester. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991), Firestarter (1984).
Who stars in Commando?
Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Matrix; Rae Dawn Chong as Cindy; Dan Hedaya as Arius; Vernon Wells as Bennett; James Olson as Major General Franklin Kirby; David Patrick Kelly as Sully.
What is Commando rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Commando?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10236.

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