The Delta Force (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Delta Force is a 1986 action thriller directed by Menahem Golan, starring Chuck Norris, Robert Forster and Bo Svenson. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $17.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Menahem Golan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cannon Film Distributors
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Delta Force About?
The premise of The Delta Force without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former Delta Force operative, Major Scott McCoy, is reactivated for a perilous mission. Lebanese terrorists have hijacked a Boeing 707, and innocent lives are now at risk. McCoy, alongside his trusted colleague Colonel Alexander, must utilize their specialized skills to confront the ruthless terrorists and rescue the hostages. The situation intensifies as they navigate a dangerous scenario, striving to outwit the captors and bring the crisis to an end.
The Delta Force Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- airplane hijack
- terrorist
- hostage
- 1980s
- airplane
- islamic fundamentalism
- commando
- team action
- commercial air travel
- battlefield
- fear
- patriotism
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- army
- fictional war
- exploding truck
- terrorist plot
- terrorist group
- pistol
- warrior
- machismo
- military
- violence
- m 16
- battle
- rescue mission
- fight
- action hero
- tough guy
- anti terrorism
- terrorism
- middle east
- independent film
- psychotronic film
- lebanese
- u.s. military
- u.s. army
- special operations
- counter terrorism
- embassy
- iran
- lebanon
- hostage rescue
- rescue operation
- pre 9 11
- colonel
- major
- hijacking
- pilot
- held at gunpoint
- zip line
The Delta Force Cast
Chuck Norris leads the cast, with Robert Forster and Bo Svenson. Directed by Menahem Golan; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Menahem Golan
Also Starring in The Delta Force
· 6 moreMore from Menahem Golan
More films directed by Menahem Golan, best-rated first: Over the Top, The Apple, Enter the Ninja and Days of Love.
The Delta Force Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Delta Force 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 37 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 59% User score
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The Delta Force Plot Summary
What happens in The Delta Force from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with Operation Eagle Claw, a daring mission aimed at saving American hostages held at the U.S. embassy in Tehran. As this critical operation unfolds, it abruptly halts following a catastrophic helicopter crash. Among the elite soldiers, Major Scott McCoy (Chuck Norris), defying orders, bravely saves his injured comrade Pete Peterson (William Wallace) from the flames of the wrecked aircraft before the team makes a hasty retreat to their C-130 transports. Frustrated by the political and military command decisions that put lives at risk, McCoy resigns his commission, vowing to leave the chaos behind.
Full summary
The whole story of The Delta Force, scene by scene
The Delta Force Box Office
The Delta Force grossed $17.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$17.8M
- US & Canada
- $17.8M
The Delta Force Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.
- Clip Rescue from Burning Helicopter
- Clip Gunfight Car Chase Scene
- Clip Fight Scene On Moving Truck
How Well Do You Know The Delta Force?
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 operation was abruptly aborted due to a helicopter crash?
Cars in The Delta Force
32 cars on screen, including the Chenowth FAV and the Dodge D-Series.
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GMC CCKW 353 Important role -
Jeep CJ-5 Important role
The Delta Force Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Delta Force 1 - The Delta Force” and “Dynami Delta”.
- Also known as
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- Delta Force 1 - The Delta Force
- Dynami Delta
- แฝด-ไม่ปราณี
- 恃级警今
- 特级警令
- Styrka Delta Force
- Delta Kommandó
- Força Delta
- Отряд «Дельта»
- Δύναμη Δέλτα
- Forța Delta
- מחץ הדלתא
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- Загін «Дельта»
- Oddział Delta
- Zafer Topu
- デルタ・フォース
- Comando Delta
- Делта форс
- Fuerza delta
- 三角洲突击队
- 델타 포스
- 三角突擊隊
- نیروی دلتا
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Movies Like The Delta Force
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Delta Force Commando, Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection and Operation Delta Force.
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Delta Force Commando 1987 -
Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection 1990 -
Operation Delta Force 1997 -
Operation Delta Force 2: Mayday 1998 -
Delta Force 3: The Killing Game 1991 -
The Delta Factor 1970 -
Hijack 2023 -
Delta Force One: The Lost Patrol 2000 -
Operation Delta Force 3: Clear Target 1998 -
Counterforce 1988 -
Delta Force Commando II: Priority Red One 1990 -
Special Forces 2003
The Delta Force FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Delta Force, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Delta Force?
The Delta Force runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was The Delta Force released?
The Delta Force was released on February 14, 1986.
Who directed The Delta Force?
The Delta Force was directed by Menahem Golan.
More films by Menahem Golan Who is in the cast of The Delta Force?
The Delta Force stars Chuck Norris, Robert Forster and Bo Svenson, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Delta Force make at the box office?
The Delta Force grossed $17.8 million worldwide.
How is The Delta Force rated?
The Delta Force has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 37 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does The Delta Force have a post-credit scene?
No. The Delta Force has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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