Megaforce (1982)

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

Director:

Hal Needham

Writers:

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

Stars:

Barry Bostwick, Michael Beck, Persis Khambatta

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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

Storyline

Ace Hunter is the leader of Megaforce, an elite group of American soldiers who travel the world to fight Evil. In this case, Evil is represented by a third rate dictator who they must blow to bits.

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Plot Keywords:

dictator | soldier | dune buggy | training | knife | 

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Taglines:

There has never been a superhero like ACE HUNTER!

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Genres:

Sci-Fi | Action

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA Hong Kong

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 June 1982 (USA)

Also Known As:

Komandos exontoseos

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,350,021 (USA) (25 June 1982)

Gross:

$2,350,021 (USA) (25 June 1982)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Golden Harvest Company, Northshore Investments Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The "missiles" were actually model rockets manufactured by a company in Raytown, Missouri. The filmmakers were so impressed with their accuracy over distance that they restaged some of the battle scenes to take advantage of this.

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Goofs

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.

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Quotes

Ace Hunter: It's all on the wheel, it all comes around.

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Crazy Credits

There is a quick scene between Hunter and Guerera at the end of closing credits.

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Connections

Referenced in Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)

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Soundtracks

"Megaforce"
Music by Kevin Russell, Tod Howarth and Jonathan Cain
Lyrics by James McClarty
Performed by 707
Produced by Keith Olsen
Available on Boardwalk Records and Tapes

User Reviews

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.