The Delta Force

A sturdy, earnest eighties action rescue picture that builds tension through a long hostage standoff before erupting into loud, patriotic firefights.

Directed by

Menahem Golan

Genres

Action, Thriller, War

Starring

Chuck Norris, Lee Marvin, Martin Balsam

Tagline

They don't negotiate with terrorists... they blow them away!

Overview

A 707 aircraft jetliner, en route from Athens to Rome and then to New York City, is hijacked by Lebanese terrorists, who demand that the pilot take them to Beirut. What the terrorists don't realize is that an elite team of commandos have been called in to eliminate all terrorists on the jetliner.

How it feels

Tense, earnest and dark. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Survival, loyalty, justice, war

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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