The Commander (1988): Cast
The Commander is a 1988 action war film directed by Antonio Margheriti, starring Lewis Collins as Major Colby, Lee Van Cleef and Donald Pleasence. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Antonio Margheriti
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Ascot Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Commander About?
The premise of The Commander without spoilers.
Lewis Collins returns as a hardened mercenary in Southeast Asia, tasked with retrieving a disc of vital intelligence. He teams with Lee Van Cleef and other seasoned actors while Donald Pleasence’s government official hires rival mercenary Manfred Lehman to secure the data. The mission spirals through double‑crosses, betrayals and nonstop explosions.
The Commander Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- 1980s
- cringe comedy
- actionsploitation
- exploitation film
- italian exploitation
- z movie
- mission
- mercenary
- exploding helicopter
- narcotics
- drugs
The Commander Cast & Characters
Lewis Collins leads the cast as Major Colby, with Lee Van Cleef as Col. Mazzarini and Donald Pleasence as Henry Carlson. Directed by Antonio Margheriti; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Antonio Margheriti
- Lewis Collins as Major Colby
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Lee Van Cleef as Col. Mazzarini -
Donald Pleasence as Henry Carlson - Paul Müller as Carbalo
Also Starring in The Commander
· 14 more- John Steiner Duclaud
- Romano Puppo Angelo
- Brett Halsey McPherson
- Mike Monty Stone
- Antonio Cantafora Nick De Carlo
- Bobby Rhodes Kongo Klaus
- Christian Brückner Frank Williams
- David Brass One of Dong's soldiers (uncredited)
- Manfred Lehmann Mason / Hiccock
- Thomas Danneberg Gustafson
- Frank Glaubrecht Lennox
- Chat Silayan Ling
- Wolfgang Kühne Krüger
- Anita Lochner Mrs. Mason
More from Antonio Margheriti
More films directed by Antonio Margheriti: Indio 2 - The Revolt, Alien from the Deep, Indio and Commando Leopard.
The Commander Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Il Triangolo della paura” and “Comando suicida”.
- Also known as
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- Il Triangolo della paura
- Comando suicida
- Dowódca
- Le Triangle de la peur
- 指挥官
- Velitel
- Командир
- Amerikan Komando
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The Commander FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Commander, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Commander?
The Commander runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Commander released?
The Commander was released on April 28, 1988.
Who directed The Commander?
The Commander was directed by Antonio Margheriti.
More films by Antonio Margheriti Who is in the cast of The Commander?
The Commander stars Lewis Collins as Major Colby, Lee Van Cleef as Col. Mazzarini and Donald Pleasence as Henry Carlson, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Commander have a post-credit scene?
No. The Commander has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Commander in?
The original language of The Commander is German.
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