Enemy Territory (1987): Cast & Plot
Enemy Territory is a 1987 action thriller directed by Peter Manoogian, starring Gary Frank as Barry, Frances Foster and Jan-Michael Vincent. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Peter Manoogian
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Empire Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Enemy Territory About?
The premise of Enemy Territory without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this brutal thriller, an insurance salesman finds himself locked inside an apartment building after dark, only to discover it has been seized by a violent street gang known as The Vampires. With no way out and the gang taking no prisoners, he must fight his way through deadly confrontations to survive.
Enemy Territory Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- african american
- security guard killed
- security guard stabbed
- broomstick
- prostitute
- drug addict
- female gang member
- dog killed
- vietnam war veteran
- salesman
- interracial relationship
- two word title
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- insurance salesman
- elevator
- death
- gang
- security guard
- escape
- wheelchair
- violence
- the projects
- telephone company worker
- survival
- siege
- shooting
- race relations
- paranoia
- old woman
- nihilism
- naivete
- murder
- machine gun
- kickback
- insurance policy
- insurance agent
- gun
- good samaritan
- ghetto
- commission
- black american
- aunt niece relationship
- alimony
- bigotry
- suspicion
- suspense
- senior citizen with gun
- racial violence
- racial tension
- racial segregation
- racial prejudice
Enemy Territory Cast & Characters
Gary Frank leads the cast as Barry, with Frances Foster as Elva Briggs and Jan-Michael Vincent as Parker. Directed by Peter Manoogian; 66 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Manoogian
- Gary Frank as Barry
- Frances Foster as Elva Briggs
- Jan-Michael Vincent as Parker
- Ray Parker Jr. as Will
Also Starring in Enemy Territory
· 62 more- Theo Caesar Decon
- Tony Todd The Count
- Stacey Dash Toni Briggs
- Deon Richmond Chet
- Robert Lee Rush Psycho
- Kadeem Hardison A-Train
- Michael Smith Vampire Gang Member
- Rob Roy Policeman
- Deborah Benson The Secretary
- Tiger Haynes Barton
- Perry Moore Vampire Gang Member
- Bob Maroff Detective
- Derrick Simmons Vampire Gang Member
- Tyrone Jackson Vampire Gang Member
- Tai Bennett Vampire Gang Member
- Peter Wise Haj
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- Dwayne McClary Vampire Gang Member
- Akili Prince Prince
- Marva Hicks Hysterical Woman
- Lynnie Godfrey Althea
- Z. Wright Vampire Gang Member
- Jay Hargrove The John
- Howard 'Stick' Baines Vampire Gang Member
- Jason Green Mack-O
- Sean Ashby Carlos
- Angel Ramirez Jr. El Mortes Gang Member
- David Felker Disc Jockey on the Radio
- French Napier Vampire Gang Member
- Charles Randall Mr. Beckhorne
- Duke Thorbs Vampire Gang Member
- Hamadi Izzard Ozzie
- David Medina El Mortes Gang Member
- Tad Truesdale James Sr.
- Renee Banks The Hooker
- Coltrane Curtis L.B.
- Anthony Means T.J.
- James Jenner Dave
- Laverne Hart Young Girl
- Kimberly Ford Cinda
- Gus Sabella Policeman
- Joe Geschwind Policeman
- Gil Silverbird El Mortes Gang Leader
- Jason FitzGerald Gang Member #1
- Van Dirk Fisher Gang Member #2
- Tim Van Pelt Whino
- Richard W. Beck Vampire Gang Member
- Khalif Bobatoon Vampire Gang Member
- James E. Carter Vampire Gang Member
- J. Michael Brown Vampire Gang Member
- Victor T. Cook Vampire Gang Member
- Gerald A. Cooper Vampire Gang Member
- Aaron D. Dewees Vampire Gang Member
- Stanley Earl Harrison Vampire Gang Member
- James Darrell Foster Vampire Gang Member
- Julius Hollingsworth Vampire Gang Member
- Michael L. Jefferson Vampire Gang Member
- Derrick Kollock Vampire Gang Member
- Robert McDaniel Vampire Gang Member
- George A. Scott Vampire Gang Member
- Vincent R. Williams Vampire Gang Member
- Alexander Burgos El Mortes Gang Member
- John H. Overtani El Mortes Gang Member
More from Peter Manoogian
More films directed by Peter Manoogian, best-rated first: The Painting, The Dungeonmaster, The Midas Touch and Seedpeople.
Enemy Territory Plot Summary
What happens in Enemy Territory from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Barry, a formerly successful insurance executive whose career and life have been steadily ruined by alcoholism, is dispatched to the notorious Lincoln Towers in New York City to try to sell a life insurance policy to the elderly Elva Briggs [Frances Foster]. ], a soft-spoken but tough employee of the telephone company, also makes his way to the building to reconnect lines and meet his girlfriend. Fate snarls their plans when Barry, while trying to locate Elva’s apartment, accidentally brushes shoulders with Decon [Theo Caesar], drawing the attention of a fanatical gang known as the Vampires who rule the Towers. The gang is led by their ruthless yet charismatic leader, the Count [Tony Todd], a figure who treats the group like a cult and seems almost indestructible to his followers.
Full summary
The whole story of Enemy Territory, scene by scene
Enemy Territory Trailers & Videos
The teaser of Enemy Territory.
How Well Do You Know Enemy Territory?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of Barry at the start of the film?
Cars in Enemy Territory
21 cars on screen, including the 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1983 Ford Thunderbird.
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1983 Ford Thunderbird Minor role -
1982 Plymouth Gran Fury Minor role -
1980 Pontiac LeMans Safari Minor role
Enemy Territory Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Terror Night - Hochhaus in Angst” and “Manhattan Warriors”.
- Also known as
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- Terror Night - Hochhaus in Angst
- Manhattan Warriors
- Territoire ennemi
- Território Inimigo
- 翻天覆地
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Enemy, Enemy Gold and Enemies Closer.
Enemy Territory FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Enemy Territory, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Enemy Territory?
Enemy Territory runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Enemy Territory released?
Enemy Territory was released on May 22, 1987.
Who directed Enemy Territory?
Enemy Territory was directed by Peter Manoogian.
More films by Peter Manoogian Who is in the cast of Enemy Territory?
Enemy Territory stars Gary Frank as Barry, Frances Foster as Elva Briggs and Jan-Michael Vincent as Parker, among 66 credited actors.
Does Enemy Territory have a post-credit scene?
No. Enemy Territory has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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