Death Force(1978)
He Came Back From the Dead... AND NOW HEADS WILL ROLL!
Death Force Synopsis
James Iglehart is Doug Russell, an American who steals a shipment of gold in the Philippines with two Vietnam War buddies, who cut his throat and throw him overboard. Russell washes ashore an island inhabited by two Japanese soldiers stranded there since World War II. They nurse him back to health and he is taught martial arts and the art of the samurai. Back in the States, his treacherous pals, Marelli and Maghee, use their loot and viciousness to muscle their way into Los Angels mafia turf.
Death Force (1978) is a action film directed by Cirio H. Santiago, released on September 1, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars James Iglehart, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Carmen Argenziano and Jayne Kennedy. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Cirio H. Santiago
- Writers:
- Cirio H. Santiago, Robert E. Waters, Howard R. Cohen
- Producers:
- Robert E. Waters
- Cinematographer:
- Ricardo Remias
- Composer:
- Jaime Mendoza-Nava
- Production:
- Cosa Nueva
- Status:
- Released
Death Force (1978) Trailer
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Death Force Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Iglehart
as Doug Russell
Leon Isaac Kennedy
as McGee
Carmen Argenziano
as Morelli
Jayne Kennedy
as Maria Russell
Joe Mari Avellana
Joonee Gamboa
Leo Martinez
- Armando Federico
Armando Federico
- Cathy Sabino
Cathy Sabino
James Monroe Iglehart
- Allen Arkus
Allen Arkus
Tony Carreon
Key crew
Directed by Cirio H. Santiago, written by Cirio H. Santiago, Robert E. Waters and Howard R. Cohen, produced by Robert E. Waters.
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Death Force Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 19 ratings.
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Death Force – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death Force online?
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Death Force (1978) is available to stream on Troma NOW and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Death Force?
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The main cast of Death Force (1978) includes James Iglehart, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Carmen Argenziano, Jayne Kennedy and Joe Mari Avellana. The film was directed by Cirio H. Santiago. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Death Force released?
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Death Force was released on September 1, 1978 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Death Force worth watching?
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Death Force (1978) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Death Force?
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Yes. The official Death Force trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.