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P.O.W. the Escape

Original title: Behind Enemy Lines
  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
648
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Behind Enemy Lines (1986)
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Col. Carradine leads a group of American P.O.W.s, battling their way to freedom as Saigon falls to the Viet Cong.Col. Carradine leads a group of American P.O.W.s, battling their way to freedom as Saigon falls to the Viet Cong.Col. Carradine leads a group of American P.O.W.s, battling their way to freedom as Saigon falls to the Viet Cong.
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
648
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  • Director
    • Gideon Amir
  • Writers
    • Malcolm Barbour
    • James Bruner
    • Avi Kleinberger
  • Stars
    • David Carradine
    • Charles Grant
    • Mako
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gideon Amir
  • Writers
    • Malcolm Barbour
    • James Bruner
    • Avi Kleinberger
  • Stars
    • David Carradine
    • Charles Grant
    • Mako
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 8User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    Ken Glover and Michael James in Behind Enemy Lines (1986)
    David Carradine in Behind Enemy Lines (1986)
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    Top cast

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    David Carradine
    David Carradine
    • Col. James Cooperas Col. James Cooper
    Charles Grant
    • Sparksas Sparks
    Mako
    Mako
    • Capt. Vinhas Capt. Vinh
    Steve James
    Steve James
    • Sgt. Johnstonas Sgt. Johnston
    Phil Brock
    Phil Brock
    • Adamsas Adams
    Daniel Demorest
    • Thomasas Thomas
    Tony Pierce
    • Waiteas Waite
    Steve Freedman
    • Scottas Scott
    James Acheson
    James Acheson
    • McCoyas McCoy
    Rudy Daniels
    • Gen. Morganas Gen. Morgan
    Ken Metcalfe
    Ken Metcalfe
    • Gen. Weaveras Gen. Weaver
    Ken Glover
    • Teagueas Teague
    • (as Kenneth Weaver)
    Michael James
    • Veteran Sergeantas Veteran Sergeant
    Irma Alegre
    • Bar Girlas Bar Girl
    Spanky Manikan
    Spanky Manikan
    • NVA Officeras NVA Officer
    Estrella Antonio
    • Vietnamese Motheras Vietnamese Mother
    Tony Beso Jr.
    • Young Boy in Se Villageas Young Boy in Se Village
    John Falch
    • GI with Thomasas GI with Thomas
    • Director
      • Gideon Amir
    • Writers
      • Malcolm Barbour
      • James Bruner
      • Avi Kleinberger
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Despite having a credited composer, the film features almost exclusively recycled scores from other Cannon releases. Most notable The Delta Force.
    • Goofs
      During the ambush in the opening sequence one of the Vietnamese soldiers is clearly played by an African-American.
    • Quotes

      [After being hit in the face by Sparks]

      Col. James Cooper: I'm getting too old for this shit!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Angels Revenge (1995)

    User reviews8

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    Top review
    1/10
    Even worse than Chuck Norris !
    I can't believe this played once in theaters. Everything is bad and especially the direction. Even Steve James, this underrated second-fiddle, can't save this. Hopeless
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    • Phroggy
    • Mar 14, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Attack Force 'Nam
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,497,233
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,100,691
      • Apr 6, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,497,233
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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