Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except (1985): Cast & Plot
Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except is a 1985 action thriller starring Brian Schulz as Sgt. Jack Stryker, Cheryl Hausen and Sam Raimi. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Renaissance Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except About?
The premise of Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 1969 Vietnam, Marine Sergeant Jack Stryker is wounded outside a Viet Cong village and sent home. Back in the U.S., he learns his former girlfriend has been abducted by a violent religious cult led by a Manson‑like mastermind. Stryker assembles a team of fellow Marines to form an assault unit and seek revenge on the fanatics.
Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- shot in the head
- reference to charles manson
- directorial debut
- b horror
- b action
- vietnam
- cult
- army
- blood
- outhouse
- psychopath
- gun
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- explosion
- hand grenade
- kung fu
- semiautomatic pistol
- pistol
- disarming someone
- fistfight
- brawl
- jungle warfare
- jungle
- special forces
- commando raid
- commando
- commando unit
- commando mission
- kiss
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- male female relationship
- war hero
- war violence
- battlefield
- battle
- casualty of war
- vietcong
- judo throw
- judo
- mixed martial arts
- gunfight
- shootout
- showdown
- knife
- suspense
- blood splatter
- steel helmet
- brutality
- hero
- u.s. soldier
- soldier
Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except Cast & Characters
Brian Schulz leads the cast as Sgt. Jack Stryker, with Cheryl Hausen as Sally and Sam Raimi as Cult Leader.
- Brian Schulz as Sgt. Jack Stryker
- Cheryl Hausen as Sally
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Sam Raimi as Cult Leader -
Bruce Campbell as Video Newscaster (uncredited)
Also Starring in Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except
· 11 more- Gary Jones Shotgun Biker (uncredited)
- Ted Raimi Chain Man
- Scott Spiegel Pin Cushion
- David Kelly
- Josh Becker Crushed Hood / Shot Cult Leader (uncredited)
- Timothy Patrick Quill LCpl. Tim Tyler
- Scott Mitchell Madhatter
- John Manfredi 2nd Lt. David Miller
- Perry Mallette Otis
- Connie Craig Bald Cult Girl
- Robert Rickman Sgt. Walker J. Jackson
Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except Plot Summary
What happens in Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Returning home from the Vietnam War, Sergeant Jack Stryker (played by Brian Schulz) tries to rebuild his life after an honorable discharge leaves him scarred by the conflict. The quiet routine of postwar life lures him back to familiar ground: he reconnects with his former girlfriend, Sally, Cheryl Hausen, and rekindles bonds with his old war buddies. For a while, it seems like the worst is behind him, and a fragile sense of normalcy might finally settle in.
Full summary
The whole story of Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except?
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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Which war did Sergeant Jack Stryker return home from at the beginning of the film?
Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Stryker's War” and “Du sollst nicht töten außer...”.
- Also known as
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- Stryker's War
- Du sollst nicht töten außer...
- Objetivo Vietnam
- 最后追杀令
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Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except?
Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except released?
Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except was released on October 13, 1985.
Who is in the cast of Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except?
Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except stars Brian Schulz as Sgt. Jack Stryker, Cheryl Hausen as Sally and Sam Raimi as Cult Leader, among 15 credited actors.
Does Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except have a post-credit scene?
No. Thou Shalt Not Kill… Except has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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