Strike Commando (1987): Cast & Plot
Strike Commando is a 1987 war action film directed by Bruno Mattei, starring Reb Brown as Sgt. Michael Ransom, Christopher Connelly and Philip Gordon. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Bruno Mattei
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Flora Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Strike Commando About?
The premise of Strike Commando without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A One-Man War Machine! The sole survivor of a Vietnam mission is ordered by his commanding officer to photograph Soviets.
Strike Commando Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- burned with a blow torch
- exploding body
- hand grenade in mouth
- rambo
- camp
- man tied up
- electroshock
- first part
- two word title
- russian
- russian soldier
- murder
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- helicopter
- electronic music score
- exploding boat
- flash forward
- manila philippines
- saigon vietnam
- exploding bridge
- exploding house
- vietnamese
- viet cong
- exploding building
- military
- soldier
- army
- u.s. army
- mercenary
- bridge
- rope bridge
- commando unit
- commando raid
- boat
- mission
- sergeant
- colonel
- major
- rogue soldier
- female soldier
- riverboat
- grenade launcher
- rocket launcher
- rpg
- mortar
- knife
- knife throwing
- knife in back
- knife in chest
- threatened with a knife
- river
Strike Commando Cast & Characters
Reb Brown leads the cast as Sgt. Michael Ransom, with Christopher Connelly as Col. Radek and Philip Gordon as Radek Mercenary. Directed by Bruno Mattei; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bruno Mattei
- Reb Brown as Sgt. Michael Ransom
- Christopher Connelly as Col. Radek
- Philip Gordon as Radek Mercenary
- Mike Monty as Major Harriman
Also Starring in Strike Commando
· 16 more- Luciano Pigozzi Le Due
- Alex Vitale Jakoda
- Louise Kamsteeg Olga
- Jim Gaines Radek's Soldier
- David Brass Martin Boomer
- Rene Abadeza Vietcong / Mercenary
- Michael Welborn Radek Mercenary
- James McKenzie Radek Mercenary
- Karen Lopez Cho-Li
- Edison Navarro Lao
- Rose De Guida Receptionist
- Juliet D. Lei Diem
- Charlie Patiro Mercenary
- Bernhard Floedl Mercenary
- Ricardo Santos
- Fred Gajudo
More from Bruno Mattei
More films directed by Bruno Mattei: Island of the Living Dead, The Jail: The Women’s Hell, The Tomb and In the Land of the Cannibals.
Strike Commando Plot Summary
What happens in Strike Commando from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sgt. Michael Ransom leads a tight-knit unit, the Strike Commandos, on a tense covert mission into a Vietnamese base to plant explosives that could cripple nearby defenses. From a nearby vantage, Col. Radek and Major Harriman monitor the operation as the clock ticks toward a planned detonation. A vigilant sentry spots the intruders and raises the alarm, forcing Radek to push the team to complete the timed blast even as they fall back. The explosion rips through the base, taking a soldier’s life, and [Sgt. Michael Ransom] is hurled into a river, separating him from his comrades and shrouding the mission in uncertainty.
Full summary
The whole story of Strike Commando, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Strike Commando?
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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Who leads the Strike Commandos on their covert mission?
Cars in Strike Commando
4 cars on screen, including the 1941 GMC CCKW 353 and the 1982 Toyota Corona.
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1941 GMC CCKW 353 Important role -
1982 Toyota Corona Minor role -
1975 Toyota Crown Background role -
Willys Jeep CJ-3A Background role
Strike Commando Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Strike Commando 1986” and “Strike Commando - Section d'assaut”.
- Also known as
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- Strike Commando 1986
- Strike Commando - Section d'assaut
- Cobra Force
- Section d'assaut
- 스트라이크 코만도
- Атака коммандос
- 突击队
- ストライク・コマンドー
- Comando de Ataque
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Strike Commando FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Strike Commando, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Strike Commando?
Strike Commando runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Strike Commando released?
Strike Commando was released on August 26, 1987.
Who directed Strike Commando?
Strike Commando was directed by Bruno Mattei.
More films by Bruno Mattei Who is in the cast of Strike Commando?
Strike Commando stars Reb Brown as Sgt. Michael Ransom, Christopher Connelly as Col. Radek and Philip Gordon as Radek Mercenary, among 20 credited actors.
Does Strike Commando have a post-credit scene?
No. Strike Commando has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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