Wanted: Dead or Alive (1986)

This movie features a character who is supposed to be the descendant of the character played Steve McQueen in the television series of the same name. And like McQueen's Josh Randall, ... See full summary »

Director:

Gary Sherman

Writers:

Michael Patrick Goodman, Gary Sherman,

Stars:

Rutger Hauer, Gene Simmons, Robert Guillaume

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rutger Hauer	...	Nick Randall
Gene Simmons	...	Malak Al Rahim
Robert Guillaume	...	Philmore Walker
Mel Harris	...	Terry
William Russ	...	Det. Danny Quintz
Susan MacDonald	...	Louise Quintz
Jerry Hardin	...	John Lipton
Hugh Gillin	...	Patrick Donoby
Robert Harper	...	Dave Henderson
Eli Danker	...	Robert Aziz
Joseph Nasser	...	Hasson
Suzanne Wouk	...	Jamilla
Gerald Papasyan	...	Abdul Renza
Nick Faltas	...	Amir
Hammam Shafie	...	Chemical Expert

Storyline

This movie features a character who is supposed to be the descendant of the character played Steve McQueen in the television series of the same name. And like McQueen's Josh Randall, Hauer's Nick Randall is also a bounty. But also an ex-CIA operative, who is asked by his former employer to help them track down a terrorrist, Malak Al Rahim, who is in the country, and has already made a move. But he is also looking for Randall, and the people, whom Randall is working for, is telling Malak, where he can find Randall.

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Plot Keywords:

bounty hunter | agent | cia | terrorist | parking garage | 

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Taglines:

He's the best there is at a job he hates.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 January 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Elävänä tai kuolleena

Filming Locations:

San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$7,555,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New World Pictures, Balcor Film Investors

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

About a third of the way through, Nick and other policemen are trying to disarm a suspect holding seven sticks of dynamite only 100 feet away. The dynamite explodes much less than it should; seven sticks of dynamite would level a house, and everyone would have to be at least 300 feet away to avoid serious injury or death.

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Quotes

Philmore Walker: The next time you fuck me, kiss me first!

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Connections

Referenced in After the Shock (1990)

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Soundtracks

"You Are My Sunshine"
Written by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell

User Reviews

Classic slice of Rutger Hauer

I recently revisited "Wanted Dead Or Alive" after a period of almost 20 years. The film's really stood the test of time and it's a shame there weren't any sequels produced. Rutger Hauer's time as an action hero was short-lived.

The film's low budget roots can't be missed but there are enough strong performances from the cast to carry the movie. Hauer's bachelor loft is the ultimate guy pad and, in my opinion, worth watching the movie for. To say his crib is cool is the understatement of the year.

Gene Simmons delivers the goods as a thoroughly nasty baddie.

Great '80s "B"-movie fun.