Megaforce (1982)

Director:

Hal Needham

Writers:

Bob Kachler (story)
James Whittaker (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

25 June 1982 (USA)

Genre:

Sci-Fi | Action

Tagline:

When the force was with them, NO-ONE stood a chance!

Plot:

Story about a rapid deployment defence unit that is called into action whenever freedom is threatened.

Plot Keywords:

Dictator | Dune Buggy | Hologram | Combat | Laser

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Barry Bostwick	...	Cmdr. Ace Hunter
Michael Beck	...	Dallas
Persis Khambatta	...	Major Zara
Edward Mulhare	...	Gen. Edward Byrne-White
George Furth	...	Prof. Eggstrum
Henry Silva	...	Duke Guerera
Mike Kulcsar	...	Ivan (as Michael Kulcsar)
Ralph Wilcox	...	Zachary Taylor
Evan C. Kim	...	Suki (as Evan Kim)
Anthony Pena	...	Sixkiller (as Anthony Penya)
J. Víctor López	...	Lopez
Michael Carven	...	Anton
Bobby Bass	...	Motorcycle Driver
Samir Kamoun	...	Aide
Youssef Merhi	...	Radio Operator

Also Known As:

Mega Force (Philippines: English title)

Runtime:

99 min

Country:

USA | Hong Kong

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Canada:G (Nova Scotia/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Iceland:L | Australia:G | Finland:K-16 | Norway:12 | UK:PG | USA:PG | Germany:BPjM Restricted

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Company:

Golden Harvest Company

Trivia:

Actually filmed in Southern Nevada using M48A5 tanks of 1/221 Armor Battalion of the Nevada National Guard

Goofs:

Continuity: While they are leaving for the mission we see Hunter walking through the hanger with Gen Byrne-White to get to his plane when he's stopped by Egg. In this scene Hunter's helmet is attached to a hook on his right hip and he has some sort of equipment attached to a strap running down his left thigh. When the scene changes to Hunter walking outside his is now carrying his helmet in his left hand and the thigh extensions that he had in the previous scene are now gone all together. In the ending to this scene when Zara kisses Hunter both the thigh straps and helmet are gone.

Quotes:

Ace Hunter: Oh, I just wanted to say good-bye and remind you that the good guys always win, even in the eighties.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Ultraforce (2003)

Soundtrack:

Megaforce

Delicious piece of cheese

This movie is one of my favorite guilty pleasures. I was an 11 tomboy when it came out and lapped it up. The story's cheesy, the acting way over the top and Introvision left a lot to be desired as an effect process, but still it was fun. Barry Bostwick was a hottie in this film, which is not how I'd usually describe him. Although I had more of a crush on Michael Beck as Dallas. Even as an adult, I still enjoy the heck out of it as whey filled as it is. This is one film that I'm waiting with baited breath to come out on DVD, hopefully in widescreen so I can enjoy it on my 60" widescreen. Megaforce, in my opinion, followed by The Pirate Movie and The Ice Pirates would be the greatest 80's Cheese Ball movie festival ever.