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Broken Arrow (1996)

โ€œPrepare to go ballistic.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 1,752 votes 1h 48m r ActionAdventureThriller

#76 of 95 films from 1996 #1648 of 2168 in action

Directed by John Woo ยท Written by Graham Yost

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Overview

When rogue stealth-fighter pilot Vic Deakins deliberately drops off the radar while on maneuvers, the Air Force ends up with two stolen nuclear warheads -- and Deakins's co-pilot, Riley Hale, is the military's only hope for getting them back. Traversing the deserted canyons of Utah, Hale teams with park ranger Terry Carmichael to put Deakins back in his box.

Cast

John Travoltaas Vic Deakins
Christian Slateras Riley Hale
Samantha Mathisas Terry Carmichael
Delroy Lindoas Colonel Max Wilkins
Frank Whaleyas Giles Prentice
Bob Guntonas Pritchett
Howie Longas Kelly
Jack Thompsonas Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff
Kurtwood Smithas Secretary of Defense Baird
Vondie Curtis-Hallas Lt. Colonel Sam Rhodes
Daniel von Bargenas Air Force General Creely
Vyto Ruginisas Johnson
Ousaun Elamas Lt. Thomas
Shaun Toubas Max

Facts

Release dateFebruary 9, 1996
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) โ€” about the same as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$50,000,000
Box office$150,300,000 (3.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0115759

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Questions

How long is Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Broken Arrow worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 1,752 votes, which places it #76 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 21%) and #1648 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow was directed by John Woo. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Killer (1989), Hard Boiled (1992), A Better Tomorrow (1986).
Who stars in Broken Arrow?
John Travolta as Vic Deakins; Christian Slater as Riley Hale; Samantha Mathis as Terry Carmichael; Delroy Lindo as Colonel Max Wilkins; Frank Whaley as Giles Prentice; Bob Gunton as Pritchett.
What is Broken Arrow rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Broken Arrow?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/39309.

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