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The Delta Force

1986·Movie·R·129 min·6.0(516)

They don't negotiate with terrorists... they blow them away!

A 707 aircraft jetliner, en route from Athens to Rome and then to New York City, is hijacked by Lebanese terrorists, who demand that the pilot take them to Beirut. What the terrorists don't realize is that an elite team of commandos have been called in to eliminate all terrorists on the jetliner.

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About The Delta Force

The Delta Force is a 1986 English-language action, thriller and war film directed by Menahem Golan. The cast is led by Chuck Norris, Lee Marvin, Martin Balsam. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV.

The Delta Force was produced by The Cannon Group and Golan-Globus Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 14, 1986, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.

Director
Menahem Golan
Writers
Menahem Golan, James Bruner
Release date
February 14, 1986
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$18 million
Production
The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
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The Delta Force cast & crew

The Delta Force was directed by Menahem Golan and written by Menahem Golan and James Bruner.

The cast features Chuck Norris as Major Scott McCoy, Lee Marvin as Colonel Nick Alexander, Martin Balsam as Ben Kaplan, Joey Bishop as Harry Goldman, Robert Forster as Abdul, and Lainie Kazan as Sylvia Goldman.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alan Silvestri, cinematography is by David Gurfinkel, and it was produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan.

Is The Delta Force worth watching?

The Delta Force holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 516 ratings, a more divisive action films.

At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, thriller, and war, The Delta Force is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Delta Force

Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris

Major Scott McCoy

Lee Marvin

Lee Marvin

Colonel Nick Alexander

Martin Balsam

Martin Balsam

Ben Kaplan

Joey Bishop

Joey Bishop

Harry Goldman

Robert Forster

Robert Forster

Abdul

Lainie Kazan

Lainie Kazan

Sylvia Goldman

George Kennedy

George Kennedy

Father O'Malley

Hanna Schygulla

Hanna Schygulla

Ingrid

Susan Strasberg

Susan Strasberg

Debra Levine

Bo Svenson

Bo Svenson

Capt. Campbell

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Gen. Woodbridge

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Edie Kaplan

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The Delta Force — FAQs

Where can I watch The Delta Force in United States?

The Delta Force is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus in United States.

Is The Delta Force on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Delta Force is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Delta Force in?

The Delta Force is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, Greek, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Delta Force?

The Delta Force runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

What is The Delta Force rated?

The Delta Force is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 516 ratings.

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