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Lone Wolf McQuade (1983): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) movie poster

Lone Wolf McQuade is a 1983 action thriller directed by Steve Carver, starring David Carradine, R.G. Armstrong and L.Q. Jones. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $12.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
57%
worldwide gross
$12.2M
Metascore
65
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Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Steve Carver
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lone Wolf McQuade About?

The premise of Lone Wolf McQuade without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Texas Ranger J.J. McQuade, known for his solitary methods, finds himself partnering with Latino state trooper Kayo Ramos to investigate a violent hijacking of a U.S. Army convoy. When Ramos' daughter is harmed, McQuade must use his expertise in firearms and martial arts to track down the responsible drug trafficker, Rawley Wilkes. As the pursuit intensifies, McQuade confronts ruthless criminals and navigates a dangerous landscape to bring Wilkes to justice.

Lone Wolf McQuade Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • martial arts action
  • man murders a woman
  • neo western
  • contemporary western
  • winchester rifle
  • cowboy cop
  • dead dog
  • evil man
  • good versus evil
  • texas ranger
  • martial arts
  • gun battle
+38 more
  • wolf
  • gun
  • final showdown
  • father daughter relationship
  • revolver
  • pistol
  • machine gun
  • hand to hand combat
  • death of boyfriend
  • disobeying orders
  • tough guy
  • tough cop
  • dark hero
  • modern western
  • death of girlfriend
  • action hero
  • blood
  • gun fu
  • rodeo
  • one man army
  • bulldozer
  • explosion
  • sniper rifle
  • shootout
  • violence
  • animal in title
  • police
  • crossbow
  • death of friend
  • man hits a woman
  • murder
  • character name as title
  • man tied up
  • held hostage
  • rocket car
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • united states of america
  • .44 magnum
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Cast & crew

Lone Wolf McQuade Cast

David Carradine leads the cast, with R.G. Armstrong and L.Q. Jones. Directed by Steve Carver; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Steve Carver

More films directed by Steve Carver, best-rated first: Big Bad Mama, An Eye for an Eye, River of Death and Bulletproof.

Full filmography
Ratings

Lone Wolf McQuade Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Lone Wolf McQuade 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Plot

Lone Wolf McQuade Plot Summary

What happens in Lone Wolf McQuade from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the stark backdrop of El Paso, Texas, we meet J.J. McQuade - a former Marine and Texas Ranger who embodies a rugged individualism. Living a solitary life in a worn-down house at the outskirts of the town, he finds companionship in his loyal pet wolf. With his trusted .44 Magnum revolver in hand, he has earned a formidable reputation for his unwavering independence and resilience.

Full summary

The whole story of Lone Wolf McQuade, scene by scene

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Box office

Lone Wolf McQuade Box Office

Lone Wolf McQuade grossed $12.2 million worldwide.

1983 box office

Worldwide gross

$12.2M

US & Canada
$12.2M
Videos

Lone Wolf McQuade Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.

Official Trailer
  • Clip JJ Saves The State Troopers
  • Clip Meet Your New Partner
  • Clip Car Chase Scene
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Lone Wolf McQuade?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the primary profession of J.J. McQuade?

Cars

Cars in Lone Wolf McQuade

57 cars on screen, including the 1983 Dodge Ramcharger and the Caterpillar D6 B.

All 57 cars
  • 1983 Dodge Ramcharger in Lone Wolf McQuade 1983 Dodge Ramcharger Main role
  • Caterpillar D6 B in Lone Wolf McQuade Caterpillar D6 B Important role
  • 1972 Chevrolet C-20 in Lone Wolf McQuade 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Important role
  • 1977 Ford LTD II in Lone Wolf McQuade 1977 Ford LTD II Important role
Details

Lone Wolf McQuade Also Known As

33 alternative titles, including “Oeil pour Oeil” and “McQuade, lobo solitario”.

Also known as
  • Oeil pour Oeil
  • McQuade, lobo solitario
  • Одинокий волк МакКуэйд
  • Osamelý vlk McQuade
  • Osamělý vlk McQuade
  • Самотният вълк МакКуейд
  • McQuade, o Lobo Solitário
  • McQuade - den uovervindelige
  • McQuade, el llop solitari
  • McQuade, el lobo solitario
  • Ensamme vargen McQuade
  • Yksinäinen susi McQuade
+21 more
  • Ένας Αλλά Λύκος
  • Magányos farkas
  • Una magnum per McQuade
  • Ensom ulv
  • A Man Without Fear
  • Samotny wilk McQuade
  • Teksaski ranger McQuade
  • Beyaz kurt
  • Œil pour œil
  • McQuade, der Wolf
  • Yalnız Kurt
  • McQuade: O Lobo Solitário
  • McQuade den uovervindelige
  • הזאב הבודד
  • Самотній вовк МакКвейд
  • Lobo Solitario McQuade
  • 独行侠野狼
  • 레인져, მარტოხელა მგელი მაქკუეიდი
  • Samotni volk McQuade
  • テキサスSWAT
  • ขย้ำนรก

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FAQ

Lone Wolf McQuade FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Lone Wolf McQuade, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lone Wolf McQuade?

Lone Wolf McQuade runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Lone Wolf McQuade released?

Lone Wolf McQuade was released on April 15, 1983.

Who directed Lone Wolf McQuade?

Lone Wolf McQuade was directed by Steve Carver.

More films by Steve Carver

Who is in the cast of Lone Wolf McQuade?

Lone Wolf McQuade stars David Carradine, R.G. Armstrong and L.Q. Jones, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Lone Wolf McQuade make at the box office?

Lone Wolf McQuade grossed $12.2 million worldwide.

How is Lone Wolf McQuade rated?

Lone Wolf McQuade has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.

Does Lone Wolf McQuade have a post-credit scene?

No. Lone Wolf McQuade has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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