Uncommon Valor (1983): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Uncommon Valor is a 1983 action thriller directed by Ted Kotcheff, starring Gene Hackman and Patrick Swayze. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $30.5 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Uncommon Valor About?
The premise of Uncommon Valor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A retired Marine officer, Colonel Cal Rhodes, undertakes a dangerous mission to Laos to rescue his son, who has been captured. Frustrated by government inaction, he assembles a team of experienced veterans, including Wilkes and Sailor, to aid in the rescue. They are supported by MacGregor, a wealthy businessman also searching for his son. The group faces the harsh realities of war as they navigate a heart-pumping, adrenaline-fueled quest to bring both sons home.
Uncommon Valor Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- salt lake city utah
- courage
- fireman
- hospital
- firefighting
- fire
Uncommon Valor Cast
Gene Hackman leads the cast, with Patrick Swayze. Directed by Ted Kotcheff.
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Director Ted Kotcheff
More from Ted Kotcheff
More films directed by Ted Kotcheff, best-rated first: North Dallas Forty, First Blood, Split Image and Wake in Fright (1971).
Uncommon Valor Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Uncommon Valor 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Uncommon Valor Plot Summary
What happens in Uncommon Valor 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
In 1972, amid the tumult of war in South Vietnam, a group of American soldiers make a desperate effort to evacuate their wounded comrade. Unfortunately, during this frantic ordeal, they are left behind as the helicopter carrying Blaster, Sailor, and Wilkes departs without them. This gut-wrenching experience becomes the catalyst for retired Marine Colonel Jason Rhodes, whose unyielding quest for answers intensifies a decade later.
Fast forward to the early 1980s: Colonel Rhodes is still grappling with the haunting uncertainty of his son Frank’s fate, an Army Lieutenant who has been missing in action since that tragic day in 1972. Despite numerous false leads and thwarted attempts, his belief that Frank is alive and imprisoned in Laos remains unshaken, even in the face of indifference from the United States government.
Full summary
The whole story of Uncommon Valor, scene by scene
Uncommon Valor Box Office
Uncommon Valor grossed $30.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$30.5M
- US & Canada
- $30.5M
Uncommon Valor Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Uncommon Valor.
How Well Do You Know Uncommon Valor?
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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Cars in Uncommon Valor
16 cars on screen, including the 1972 Toyota Dyna and the 1983 Ford Club Wagon.
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1949 Willys Jeep CJ-3A Minor role
Uncommon Valor Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Különleges küldetés” and “地獄の７人”.
- Also known as
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- Különleges küldetés
- 地獄の７人
- Os Comandos da Noite
- 7 ทหารห้าว
- 长驱直入
- Die verwegenen Sieben
- Fratelli nella notte
- Retour vers l'enfer
- Más allá del valor
- Необычайная отвага
- 地獄の7人
- Syv der hævner
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- Безпримерна храброст
- De Volta para o Inferno
- Niespotykane męstwo
- Los valientes (Uncommon Valor)
- 지옥의 7인
- Självmordspatrullen
- Οι 8 ριψοκίνδυνοι
- Sedm neohrožených
- Kahramanlar Birliği
- Рідкісна відвага
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Uncommon Valor FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Uncommon Valor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Uncommon Valor?
Uncommon Valor runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Uncommon Valor released?
Uncommon Valor was released on December 16, 1983.
Who directed Uncommon Valor?
Uncommon Valor was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
More films by Ted Kotcheff Who is in the cast of Uncommon Valor?
Uncommon Valor stars Gene Hackman and Patrick Swayze.
How much did Uncommon Valor make at the box office?
Uncommon Valor grossed $30.5 million worldwide.
How is Uncommon Valor rated?
Uncommon Valor has 6.8/10 on IMDb.
Does Uncommon Valor have a post-credit scene?
No. Uncommon Valor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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