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Missing in Action (1984)

โ€œThe war's not over until the last man comes home.โ€

5.9/10 ยท 593 votes 1h 41m r ActionAdventureThrillerWar

#47 of 49 films from 1984 #1834 of 2168 in action

Directed by Joseph Zito ยท Written by James Bruner, John Crowther, Lance Hool

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Overview

American servicemen are still being held captive in Vietnam and it's up to one man to bring them home in this blistering, fast-paced action/adventure starring martial arts superstar Chuck Norris. Following a daring escape from a Vietnamese POW camp, Special Forces Colonel James Braddock (Norris) is on a mission to locate and save remaining MIAs.

Cast

Chuck Norrisas Col. James Braddock
M. Emmet Walshas Tuck
David Tressas Sen. Porter
Lenore Kasdorfas Ann
James Hongas Gen. Trau
Pierrino Mascarinoas Jacques
Erich Andersonas Masucci
Joseph Carberryas Carter
Bella Floresas Madame Pearl
Sergio Katoas Bouncer (uncredited)
Joonee Gamboaas Bartender
Avi Kleinbergeras Dalton
Ernie Ortegaas Vinh
Gil Arceoas First Vietnamese Businessman

Facts

Release dateNovember 16, 1984
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) โ€” about the same as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller, War
LanguageEN
Budget$2,550,000
Box office$22,812,411 (8.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0087727

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Questions

How long is Missing in Action?
Missing in Action runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Missing in Action worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 593 votes, which places it #47 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 6%) and #1834 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Missing in Action?
Missing in Action was directed by Joseph Zito. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984).
Who stars in Missing in Action?
Chuck Norris as Col. James Braddock; M. Emmet Walsh as Tuck; David Tress as Sen. Porter; Lenore Kasdorf as Ann; James Hong as Gen. Trau; Pierrino Mascarino as Jacques.
What is Missing in Action rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Missing in Action?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35693.

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