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Missing in Action 2: The Beginning

1985·Movie·R·95 min·5.8(330)

Chuck Norris is back! A one-man time bomb set to explode!

Prequel to the first Missing In Action, set in the early 1980s it shows the capture of Colonel Braddock during the Vietnam war in the 1970s, and his captivity with other American POWs in a brutal prison camp, and his plans to escape.

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About Missing in Action 2: The Beginning

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning is a 1985 English-language action, war and drama film directed by Lance Hool. The cast is led by Chuck Norris, Soon-Tek Oh, Steven Williams. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning was produced by Golan-Globus Productions and The Cannon Group and made in United States of America and St. Kitts and Nevis. It was released on March 1, 1985, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.

Director
Lance Hool
Writers
Arthur Silver, Larry Levinson, Steve Bing
Release date
March 1, 1985
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, St. Kitts and Nevis
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$11 million
Production
Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
#vietnam war#vietnam veteran#martial arts#vietcong#escape#loss of loved one#patriotism#prisoner of war#liberation#affectation#revenge#shootout#torture#taunting

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning cast & crew

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning was directed by Lance Hool and written by Arthur Silver, Larry Levinson, and Steve Bing.

The cast features Chuck Norris as Colonel James Braddock, Soon-Tek Oh as Colonel Yin, Steven Williams as Captain David Nester, John Wesley as Frankie, Professor Toru Tanaka as Lao, and John Otrin as Soldier.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Brian May, cinematography is by Jorge Stahl Jr., and it was produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan.

Is Missing in Action 2: The Beginning worth watching?

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 330 ratings, a more divisive action films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, war, and drama, Missing in Action 2: The Beginning is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Missing in Action 2: The Beginning

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Cast of Missing in Action 2: The Beginning

Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris

Colonel James Braddock

Soon-Tek Oh

Soon-Tek Oh

Colonel Yin

Steven Williams

Steven Williams

Captain David Nester

John Wesley

John Wesley

Frankie

Professor Toru Tanaka

Professor Toru Tanaka

Lao

John Otrin

John Otrin

Soldier

Christopher Cary

Christopher Cary

Emerson

Joseph Hieu

Joseph Hieu

Guard

Dean Raphael Ferrandini

Dean Raphael Ferrandini

Kirtle

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Mischa Hausserman

Kelly

BJ Davis

BJ Davis

Helicopter Crew Member

Bennett Ohta

Bennett Ohta

Captain Ho

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Missing in Action 2: The Beginning — FAQs

Where can I watch Missing in Action 2: The Beginning in United States?

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.

Is Missing in Action 2: The Beginning on fuboTV?

Yes — Missing in Action 2: The Beginning is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Missing in Action 2: The Beginning in?

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Vietnamese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Missing in Action 2: The Beginning?

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).

What is Missing in Action 2: The Beginning rated?

Missing in Action 2: The Beginning is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 330 ratings.

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