1989

1h 31m

5.0(8 votes)

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Adventure

War

Overview

Lt. Vance Calhoun takes on a dangerous rescue mission of American P.O.W.s in the treacherous Darloc Valley in Vietnam. His only chance to escape is with the help of five young, fearless soldiers on motorcycles.

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9 featured cast members

Starring

Brad Johnson

Calhoun

Vernon Wells

Chard

Kevin Duffis

Hickman

Rick Dean

Larger

Mark Venturini

Bonelli

Ken Metcalfe

General Donipha

Romy Diaz

Turko

Jeff Griffith

Carmody

Frederick Bailey

Bartender

Creative team

Directed by: Cirio H. Santiago
Written by: Dan Gagliasso
Produced by: Roger Corman
Christopher R. Santiago

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