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Return of the Kickfighter (1987)

"Back To Hell... Coming Out Alive Means Victory"

7.219871h 33mEN
ActionWar

Directed by Anthony Maharaj

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

EN

Release

January 1, 1987

Director

Anthony Maharaj

Official Trailer

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Overview

The plot concerns a unit of US marines operating in the Vietnam war during 1970, with the movie opening on a raid in a village. After massacring the villagers, the marines steal the villages gold, much to the objection of their Vietnamese translator and guide. Skip forward past the credits sequence;...

Cast

Richard Norton

Richard Norton

Col. Brad Cooper

Huang Kin-Lung

Huang Kin-Lung

Quan Nhien

George E. Mahlberg

George E. Mahlberg

Gen. Brady (uncredited)

Rex Cutter

Rex Cutter

Col. Ted Ryan

Dick Wei

Dick Wei

Bad Brother

Franco Guerrero

Franco Guerrero

Capt. Anan

Paul Holmes

Paul Holmes

Moudares

Henry Strzalkowski

Henry Strzalkowski

Jenkins (as Henry Stichosky)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Return of the Kickfighter (1987), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The plot concerns a unit of US marines operating in the Vietnam war during 1970, with the movie opening on a raid in a village. After massacring the villagers, the marines steal the villages gold, much to the objection of their Vietnamese translator and guide. Skip forward past the credits sequence; it's now 15 years later, and members of the unit are getting murdered one by one. This leads to the former head of the group, now a high ranking military officer, announcing that the only person who is up to the job of finding out the identity of the killer is an Aussie, Major Brad Cooper.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Return of the Kickfighter. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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