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Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except

Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except

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Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except

1985

1h 24m

4.8(32 votes)

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Action

Thriller

Adventure

Horror

Overview

Jack Stryker took two bullets in the leg in Vietnam and was carried back by one of his men. When he returns, he tries to live a quiet life in his cabin and go back out with his girlfriend, Sally.

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10 featured cast members

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Brian Schulz

Sgt. Jack Stryker

Robert Rickman

Sgt. Walker J. Jackson

John Manfredi

John Manfredi

2nd Lt. David Miller

Timothy Patrick Quill

Timothy Patrick Quill

LCpl. Tim Tyler

Sam Raimi

Sam Raimi

Cult Leader

Cheryl Hausen

Sally

Perry Mallette

Otis

Ted Raimi

Ted Raimi

Chain Man

Scott Spiegel

Scott Spiegel

Pin Cushion

Josh Becker

Josh Becker

Crushed Hood / Shot Cult Leader (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Josh Becker
Written by: Josh Becker
Scott Spiegel

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