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On Deadly Ground (1994)

โ€œHis battle to save the Alaskan wilderness and protect its people can only be won On Deadly Ground.โ€

5.2/10 ยท 533 votes 1h 41m r ActionAdventureThriller

#87 of 90 films from 1994 #2102 of 2168 in action

Directed by Steven Seagal ยท Written by Ed Horowitz, Robin U. Russin

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Overview

Forrest Taft is an environmental agent who works for the Aegis Oil Company in Alaska. Aegis Oil's corrupt CEO is the kind of person who doesn't care whether or not oil spills into the ocean or onto the landโ€”just as long as it's making money for him.

Cast

Steven Seagalas Forrest Taft
Michael Caineas Michael Jennings
Joan Chenas Masu
John C. McGinleyas MacGruder
R. Lee Ermeyas Stone
Shari Shattuckas Liles
Billy Bob Thorntonas Homer Carlton
Richard Hamiltonas Hugh Palmer
John Trudellas Johnny Redfeather
Chief Irvin Brinkas Silook
Mike Starras Big Mike
Apanguluk Charlie Kairaiuakas Tunrak
Sven-Ole Thorsenas Otto
Elsie Pistolheadas Takanapsaluk

Facts

Release dateFebruary 18, 1994
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) โ€” about the same as the 1994 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$49,000,000 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0110725

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Questions

How long is On Deadly Ground?
On Deadly Ground runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is On Deadly Ground worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.2/10 across 533 votes, which places it #87 of 90 films released in 1994 in this index (top 4%) and #2102 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed On Deadly Ground?
On Deadly Ground was directed by Steven Seagal.
Who stars in On Deadly Ground?
Steven Seagal as Forrest Taft; Michael Caine as Michael Jennings; Joan Chen as Masu; John C. McGinley as MacGruder; R. Lee Ermey as Stone; Shari Shattuck as Liles.
What is On Deadly Ground rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for On Deadly Ground?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/21536.

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