Missing in Action (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Missing in Action is a 1984 action thriller directed by Joseph Zito, starring Chuck Norris, James Hong and M. Emmet Walsh. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $22.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Joseph Zito
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cannon Film Distributors
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Missing in Action About?
The premise of Missing in Action without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being held captive in a Vietnamese jungle for ten years, Colonel James Braddock (Chuck Norris) refuses to surrender, becoming a symbol of resistance against the ruthless Colonel Yin (Oh Soon-tek). Surrounded by broken or brainwashed comrades, Braddock remains unbroken, driven by a desire to escape his prison and seek retribution for what he perceives as his government's betrayal. He clings to hope while battling the harsh realities of his confinement and planning his daring escape.
Missing in Action Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- jungle
- jungle adventure
- vietnam war
- one man army
- vietnam
- female nudity
- american abroad
- bare chested male
- vietnam war veteran
- jungle warfare
- machine gun nest
- rescue mission
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- grenade launcher
- boat chase
- m 60 machine gun
- hand to hand combat
- missing in action
- government coverup
- prisoner of war
- martial arts
- b action
- assassin
- chase
- explosion
- helicopter
- three word title
- watching tv
- cartoon on tv
- mission
- rambo
- post vietnam war
- first of series
- punched in the face
- female rear nudity
- prisoner of war camp
- old army buddy
- female topless nudity
- choked to death
- assassination attempt
- carrying someone over one's shoulder
- butterfly knife
- topless nudity
- pow camp
- firefight
- u.s. senator
- ho chi minh city vietnam
- first film in a series
- bar
- taxi ride
- cigarette smoking
Missing in Action Cast
Chuck Norris leads the cast, with James Hong and M. Emmet Walsh. Directed by Joseph Zito; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Zito
Also Starring in Missing in Action
· 6 moreMore from Joseph Zito
More films directed by Joseph Zito, best-rated first: The Prowler, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, Power Play and Delta Force One: The Lost Patrol.
Missing in Action Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Missing in Action 43 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 59% User score
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Missing in Action Plot Summary
What happens in Missing in Action 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
California, Present Day. Emerging from a haunting nightmare, Colonel James Braddock, a retired hero, is troubled by the harrowing memories etched in his mind from the Vietnam War. Once captured and subjected to innumerable torments in a North Vietnamese prisoner of war (POW) camp, he endured seven long years of anguish before finally escaping and returning home to the United States. Classified as MIA (Missing in Action) by the U.S. government, Braddock is deeply troubled by the thought that other soldiers remain captives in the grips of communist Vietnam. With an unwavering resolve, he embarks on a mission to advocate for these forgotten heroes, yet struggles to substantiate his claims with undeniable proof.
Full summary
The whole story of Missing in Action, scene by scene
Missing in Action Box Office
Missing in Action grossed $22.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$22.8M
- US & Canada
- $22.8M
Missing in Action Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Braddock Negotiates a Deal
- Clip Sneak Attack
- Clip Car Chase Through The Harbor
How Well Do You Know Missing in Action?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who played the role of Colonel James Braddock?
Cars in Missing in Action
18 cars on screen, including the 1967 Ford F-Series and the 1974 Toyota Corona.
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1967 Ford F-Series Important role -
1974 Toyota Corona Important role -
Delta Mini Cruiser Minor role -
GMC CCKW 353 Minor role
Missing in Action Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “To Døgn i Helvede” and “Ο Βετεράνος”.
- Also known as
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- To Døgn i Helvede
- Ο Βετεράνος
- Desaparecido en combate
- Rombo di tuono
- Nezvěstní v boji
- Portés disparus
- Saknad i strid
- Ütközetben eltűnt
- Desaparecido em Combate
- Missing In Action: To Døgn I Helvede
- Dispărut în acțiune
- מבצע בעורף האויב
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- Зниклі безвісти
- Zaginiony w Akcji
- Braddock: O Super Comando
- Komando Harekatı
- 越战先锋
- Без вести пропавшие
- Perdido en acción
- Изчезнал по време на акция
- 北越歸來
- Dingę be žinios
- 地獄のヒーロー
- 대특명, დაკარგულები
- Suoraa toimintaa
- Desaparegut en combat
- Nestali u akciji
- จี.ไอ. เลือดเดือด
- Nezvestní v boji
- Nhiệm Vụ Giải Cứu
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Missing in Action FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Missing in Action, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Missing in Action?
Missing in Action runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Missing in Action released?
Missing in Action was released on November 16, 1984.
Who directed Missing in Action?
Missing in Action was directed by Joseph Zito.
More films by Joseph Zito Who is in the cast of Missing in Action?
Missing in Action stars Chuck Norris, James Hong and M. Emmet Walsh, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Missing in Action make at the box office?
Missing in Action grossed $22.8 million worldwide.
How is Missing in Action rated?
Missing in Action has 43 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Missing in Action have a post-credit scene?
No. Missing in Action has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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