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American Commandos (1985): Cast

American Commandos (1985) movie poster

American Commandos is a 1985 war action film directed by Bobby A. Suarez, starring John Phillip Law as Kelly, Christopher Mitchum and David Light. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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American Commandos (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Bobby A. Suarez
Genres
War , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is American Commandos About?

The premise of American Commandos without spoilers.

A team of former Vietnam soldiers is deployed to the Golden Triangle in Southeast Asia on a covert operation to smash a sprawling drug‑smuggling ring. Upon arrival they discover that many of the cartels are controlled by fellow Vietnam veterans, forcing them to confront former comrades while pursuing their mission.

American Commandos Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • group
  • drugs
  • vietnam war veteran
  • fictional war
  • suicide
  • revenge
  • rape
  • nudity
  • jungle
  • commando
  • armored car
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

American Commandos Cast & Characters

John Phillip Law leads the cast as Kelly, with Christopher Mitchum as Dean Mitchell and David Light as Lev. Directed by Bobby A. Suarez; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Bobby A. Suarez

More films directed by Bobby A. Suarez: Warriors of the Apocalypse, The One-Armed Executioner, Pay or Die and Dynamite Johnson.

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American Commandos Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Jäger der Apokalypse 2 - Zurück in's Inferno” and “Jäger der Apokalypse 3”.

Also known as
  • Jäger der Apokalypse 2 - Zurück in's Inferno
  • Jäger der Apokalypse 3
  • Back to Hell
  • El último comando
  • 扫毒兵团

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American Commandos FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of American Commandos, each answered in a sentence.

How long is American Commandos?

American Commandos runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was American Commandos released?

American Commandos was released on November 11, 1985.

Who directed American Commandos?

American Commandos was directed by Bobby A. Suarez.

More films by Bobby A. Suarez

Who is in the cast of American Commandos?

American Commandos stars John Phillip Law as Kelly, Christopher Mitchum as Dean Mitchell and David Light as Lev, among 10 credited actors.

Does American Commandos have a post-credit scene?

No. American Commandos has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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