The Soldier(1982)
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The Soldier Synopsis
Terrorists take over a plutonium bomb and threaten to detonate it in a Saudi Arabian oil field. A special anti-terrorist unit is sent in to stop them.
The Soldier (1982) is a action, drama and thriller film directed by James Glickenhaus, released on June 1, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Ken Wahl, Alberta Watson, Jeremiah Sullivan and William Prince. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- James Glickenhaus
- Writers:
- James Glickenhaus
- Producers:
- James Glickenhaus
- Cinematographer:
- Robert M. Baldwin
- Composer:
- Edgar Froese
- Production:
- Embassy Pictures
- Budget:
- $5,450,000
- Revenue:
- $6,300,000
- Status:
- Released
The Soldier (1982) Trailer
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The Soldier Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Wahl
as The Soldier
Alberta Watson
as Susan Goodman
- Jeremiah Sullivan
Jeremiah Sullivan
as Ivan
William Prince
as The President
Joaquim de Almeida
as The Soldier's Force
Peter Hooten
as Soldier's Force
Steve James
as Soldier's Force
- Alexander Spencer
Alexander Spencer
as Soldier's Force
Klaus Kinski
as Dracha
Bill Anagnos
as Truck Driver / Cowboy #1
- Bob Andrews
Bob Andrews
as ICBM Guard
- Lisa Cain
Lisa Cain
as Cowgirl #2
Key crew
Directed by James Glickenhaus, written by James Glickenhaus, produced by James Glickenhaus.
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The Soldier Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 42 ratings.
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The Soldier – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Soldier online?
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The Soldier (1982) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Soldier?
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The main cast of The Soldier (1982) includes Ken Wahl, Alberta Watson, Jeremiah Sullivan, William Prince and Joaquim de Almeida. The film was directed by James Glickenhaus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Soldier released?
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The Soldier was released on June 1, 1982 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Soldier worth watching?
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The Soldier (1982) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Soldier?
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Yes. The official The Soldier trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.