This war's in your own backyard. Violent warfare erupts in Northern California when Vietnam vet Deacon Porter reassembles his Combat Strike Force to avenge the death of a commanding officer.
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| Rick Hill | ... | Deacon Porter (as Richard Hill) | |
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Katt Shea | ... | Audrey |
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Terrence O'Hara | ... | Spencer |
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Bill McLaughlin | ... | Bartlett |
| Kaz Garas | ... | Sheriff | |
| Jack S. Daniels | ... | Ox | |
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Steve Rogers | ... | Reese / Thug |
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Debbie Brooks | ... | Elaine |
| Don Gordon Bell | ... | Henchman #1 (as Don Gordon) | |
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Greg Rocero | ... | Henchman #2 (as Greg Rogers) |
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Henry Sherman | ... | Sheriff's Deputy |
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Scott O'Connor | ... | Old Man |
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Carl Colpart | ... | College Kid #1 |
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Gary Stewart | ... | College Kid #2 |
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Sean Barret | ... | College Kid #3 |
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This war's in your own backyard. Violent warfare erupts in Northern California when Vietnam vet Deacon Porter reassembles his Combat Strike Force to avenge the death of a commanding officer. Written by Concorde - New Horizons (with permission).
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california | vietnam | marijuana cultivation | vigilantism | booby trap |Taglines:
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17 December 1986 (Portugal) See more »Also Known As:
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The movie credits has the couple of errors. Jerry Beyer is the one who plays the male counterpart of the Pot Couple, not Tim Murphy. David Light is the one who plays Reese, leader of the group of thugs. Not Steve Rogers, but Steve do appears in the movie in a different uncredited role as one of the thugs. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Ok, if you're going to pick a Cirio H. Santiago movie to watch, this should be it. Granted, the acting is weak and the plot needs some work, but you'll guaranteed to laugh at the amazing one liners occasionally spouted off. The movie is quite entertaining and it definately teaches everyone to beware of those hard-core, ruthless, killing marijuana growers. In Devastator, they are a force to be reckoned with.