Deadly Encounter (1982): Cast
Deadly Encounter is a 1982 action thriller directed by William A. Graham, starring Larry Hagman as Sam Hooten, Susan Anspach and José Chávez. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Deadly Encounter About?
The premise of Deadly Encounter without spoilers.
Larry Hagman’s character battles the mob in a frantic hunt for a hidden multi‑million‑dollar treasure. A veteran pilot’s life spirals when his distressed ex‑girlfriend arrives, claiming to know the fortune’s location. With the Mafia closing in, he must navigate danger and betrayal to protect her and secure the loot.
Deadly Encounter Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- pursuit
- helicopter
- chase
Deadly Encounter Cast & Characters
Larry Hagman leads the cast as Sam Hooten, with Susan Anspach as Chris and José Chávez as Station Attendant. Directed by William A. Graham; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director William A. Graham
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Larry Hagman as Sam Hooten -
Susan Anspach as Chris - José Chávez as Station Attendant
- James Gammon as Frank Kitchens
Also Starring in Deadly Encounter
· 10 more- Michael C. Gwynne John Servasco
- Tim O'Connor Mechanic
- Glenn Miller Pocotello Pete
- Roger La Rue Tall Officer
- Janet Graham Waitress
- Jack Dunlap Mickey
- Larry Kirsch Pilot for Sam's Helicopter
- Arnold Jeffers Paul
- Hank Hendrick Aide
- Gregorio Sánchez Sr. Doctor
More from William A. Graham
More films directed by William A. Graham, best-rated first: Return to the Blue Lagoon, Blood Crime, Acceptable Risk and Dying to Belong.
Cars in Deadly Encounter
24 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the Peterbilt 281.
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1973 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
Peterbilt 281 Important role -
Kenworth W-900 Minor role -
Autocar Construcktor 2 Background role
Deadly Encounter Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “American Eagle” and “Treibjagd in den Wolken”.
- Also known as
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- American Eagle
- Treibjagd in den Wolken
- Encuentro mortal
- Vražedné utkání
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Deadly Encounter FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Deadly Encounter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Deadly Encounter?
Deadly Encounter runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Deadly Encounter released?
Deadly Encounter was released on December 19, 1982.
Who directed Deadly Encounter?
Deadly Encounter was directed by William A. Graham.
More films by William A. Graham Who is in the cast of Deadly Encounter?
Deadly Encounter stars Larry Hagman as Sam Hooten, Susan Anspach as Chris and José Chávez as Station Attendant, among 14 credited actors.
Does Deadly Encounter have a post-credit scene?
No. Deadly Encounter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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