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Armed Response

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
709
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POPULARITY
50,952
25,554
David Carradine, Lee Van Cleef, and Michael Berryman in Armed Response (1986)
ActionCrimeThriller
One of Tanaka's underlings has stolen a rare statuette that he had planned to use as a peace offering between the local Yakusa and Chinese Tong. He hires two private investigators to exchang... Read allOne of Tanaka's underlings has stolen a rare statuette that he had planned to use as a peace offering between the local Yakusa and Chinese Tong. He hires two private investigators to exchange ransom money to recover the statuette, but the trade goes down bad and Clay Roth is kill... Read allOne of Tanaka's underlings has stolen a rare statuette that he had planned to use as a peace offering between the local Yakusa and Chinese Tong. He hires two private investigators to exchange ransom money to recover the statuette, but the trade goes down bad and Clay Roth is killed. This angers Roth's brothers and father, all combat veterans, and they go after the peo... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
709
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
50,952
25,554
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    • Director
      • Fred Olen Ray
    • Writers
      • T.L. Lankford(screenplay)
      • Paul Hertzberg(from a story by)
      • Fred Olen Ray(from a story by)
    • Stars
      • David Carradine
      • Lee Van Cleef
      • Mako
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Fred Olen Ray
    • Writers
      • T.L. Lankford(screenplay)
      • Paul Hertzberg(from a story by)
      • Fred Olen Ray(from a story by)
    • Stars
      • David Carradine
      • Lee Van Cleef
      • Mako
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    • 18User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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  • Photos77

    David Carradine and Lee Van Cleef in Armed Response (1986)
    Brent Huff in Armed Response (1986)
    Michael Berryman and Richard Lee-Sung in Armed Response (1986)
    Mako in Armed Response (1986)
    David Goss and Ross Hagen in Armed Response (1986)
    Ross Hagen in Armed Response (1986)
    Michael Berryman and Richard Lee-Sung in Armed Response (1986)
    Mako in Armed Response (1986)
    Kai Baker in Armed Response (1986)
    Kai Baker in Armed Response (1986)
    Kai Baker in Armed Response (1986)
    Lee Van Cleef and Brent Huff in Armed Response (1986)

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    David Carradine
    David Carradine
    • Jim Roth
    Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef
    • Burt Roth
    Mako
    Mako
    • Akira Tanaka
    Lois Hamilton
    Lois Hamilton
    • Sara Roth
    Ross Hagen
    Ross Hagen
    • Cory Thorton
    Brent Huff
    Brent Huff
    • Tommy Roth
    Laurene Landon
    Laurene Landon
    • Deborah
    Dick Miller
    Dick Miller
    • Steve
    Burr DeBenning
    Burr DeBenning
    • Lt. Sanderson
    • (as Burr De Benning)
    Michael Berryman
    Michael Berryman
    • F.C.
    David Goss
    • Clay Roth
    Dah-ve Chodan
    • Lauren Roth
    • (as Dah've Seigler)
    Conan Lee
    Conan Lee
    • Kon Ozu
    Sam Hiona
    • Jackie Hong
    Bob Hevelone
    • Nate
    • (as Bob Hevilon)
    Patrick Culliton
    Patrick Culliton
    • Patrolman
    • (as Pat Culliton)
    Richard Lee-Sung
    Richard Lee-Sung
    • Kenji
    • (as Richard Lee Sung)
    Suzy Stokey
    Suzy Stokey
    • Judy
    • (as Susan Stokey)
    • Director
      • Fred Olen Ray
    • Writers
      • T.L. Lankford(screenplay) (from a story by)
      • Paul Hertzberg(from a story by)
      • Fred Olen Ray(from a story by)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      On his last night of shooting, David Carradine was upset at the producers about something and refused to leave his trailer. He was drinking while arguing with them, so when he finally agreed to go to the set at 11:00 pm, he was pretty drunk. Fred Open Ray said he had to pick him up fireman's carry style and put him on his mark, saying, "Now, stand there, godammit, and do the scene!" Carradine then kissed him, picked up the Director of Photography and spun him around his head, and then did the scene.
    • Goofs
      The getaway car that F.C. takes is a mid '80s Ford LTD sedan, yet it changes to a late '70s model when he is chased by the police.
    • Quotes

      Deborah Silverstein: You guys packin'?

      Cory Thorton: This ain't my dick I'm playing with.

      Deborah Silverstein: Too bad.

    • Alternate versions
      This title was released uncut in the UK in 2001 after previous BBFC cuts to remove an ear-clap.
    • Connections
      Featured in Screaming in High Heels: The Rise & Fall of the Scream Queen Era (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      OVER NIGHT SENSATION
      Written by Ricky Phillips (as Rick Phillips)

      Performed by Abandon Shame

      Produced by Rainer Portner

    User reviews18

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    I don't know why, but I enjoyed it ? ...............
    Anytime a film delivers what it promises, it gets at least a 5 rating from me, and "Armed Response" gives you exactly what you would expect from a low budget action movie. The weak points would be , numerous explosions and gratuitous car crashes, a paper thin plot, finally a shootout in Chinatown with grenades and automatic weapons that goes totally unnoticed by anyone. The strongest point is the fun of seeing David Caradine, Lee Van Cleef, and Michael Berrymen together, and they do not disappoint. Another plus is the musical score, which seems to fit perfectly. Top that off with some lively one liners and you have an entertaining action film. - MERK
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    • merklekranz
    • Jan 7, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zakon orožja
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Cinetel Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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