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Flight of the Intruder

  • 19911991
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
6.9K
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Flight of the Intruder (1991)
During the air war over Vietnam, a U.S. Navy A-6 Intruder bomber pilot schemes with a hardened veteran to make an unauthorized air strike on Hanoi.
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During the air war over Vietnam, a U.S. Navy A-6 Intruder bomber pilot schemes with a hardened veteran to make an unauthorized air strike on Hanoi.During the air war over Vietnam, a U.S. Navy A-6 Intruder bomber pilot schemes with a hardened veteran to make an unauthorized air strike on Hanoi.During the air war over Vietnam, a U.S. Navy A-6 Intruder bomber pilot schemes with a hardened veteran to make an unauthorized air strike on Hanoi.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
6.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Milius
  • Writers
    • Stephen Coonts(novel)
    • Robert Dillon(screenplay)
    • David Shaber(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Danny Glover
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Brad Johnson
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Milius
  • Writers
    • Stephen Coonts(novel)
    • Robert Dillon(screenplay)
    • David Shaber(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Danny Glover
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Brad Johnson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 50User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:55
    Official Trailer

    Photos55

    Danny Glover and Brad Johnson in Flight of the Intruder (1991)
    Willem Dafoe, Danny Glover, and Brad Johnson in Flight of the Intruder (1991)
    Flight of the Intruder (1991)
    Flight of the Intruder (1991)
    Flight of the Intruder (1991)
    Willem Dafoe in Flight of the Intruder (1991)
    Tom Sizemore and Jared Chandler in Flight of the Intruder (1991)
    Brad Johnson in Flight of the Intruder (1991)
    Rosanna Arquette in Flight of the Intruder (1991)
    Rosanna Arquette in Flight of the Intruder (1991)
    Willem Dafoe in Flight of the Intruder (1991)
    Willem Dafoe in Flight of the Intruder (1991)

    Top cast

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    Danny Glover
    Danny Glover
    • Commander Frank Camparellias Commander Frank Camparelli
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Lt. Cmdr. Virgil Coleas Lt. Cmdr. Virgil Cole
    Brad Johnson
    Brad Johnson
    • Lt. Jake' Cool Hand' Graftonas Lt. Jake' Cool Hand' Grafton
    Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette
    • Callieas Callie
    Tom Sizemore
    Tom Sizemore
    • Boxmanas Boxman
    J. Kenneth Campbell
    J. Kenneth Campbell
    • Lt. Cmdr. 'Cowboy' Parkeras Lt. Cmdr. 'Cowboy' Parker
    Jared Chandler
    • Lt. J.G. Jack 'Razor' Barlowas Lt. J.G. Jack 'Razor' Barlow
    Dann Florek
    Dann Florek
    • Mad Jackas Mad Jack
    Madison Mason
    Madison Mason
    • 'Cag'as 'Cag'
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • McRaeas McRae
    Christopher Rich
    Christopher Rich
    • Lt. J.G. Morgan McPhersonas Lt. J.G. Morgan McPherson
    Douglas Roberts
    Douglas Roberts
    • Guffyas Guffy
    Scott N. Stevens
    • Hardestyas Hardesty
    • (as Scott Newton Stevens)
    Justin Williams
    • Sammyas Sammy
    John Corbett
    John Corbett
    • Big Augieas Big Augie
    Adam Nelson
    Adam Nelson
    • Little Augieas Little Augie
    Adam Biesk
    • Librarianas Librarian
    Reb Brown
    Reb Brown
    • Air Bossas Air Boss
    • Director
      • John Milius
    • Writers
      • Stephen Coonts(novel)
      • Robert Dillon(screenplay)
      • David Shaber(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    After his bombardier is killed, Jake "Cool Hand" Grafton (Brad Johnson)', a carrier-based Intruder pilot, questions the purpose of Navy bombing missions. He finds an ally for his cynicism in Virgil Cole, a bombardier on his third tour of duty, and together they ponder the notion of one unsanctioned mission "downtown", to "Sam City" in North Vietnam. —Marg Baskin <marg@asd.raytheon.ca>
    vietnam warvietnampilotbomberbombing run35 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • The only thing they can count on is each other.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Thriller
      • War
    • Certificate
      • PG-13
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Near the end of the film, the phonetic alphabet phrase "Alpha Mike Foxtrot" is spoken over the radio. This is an abbreviation for "Adios Motherfucker", which is said over the radio by downed aircrews, when they know death or capture is imminent.
    • Goofs
      A Stevie Ray Vaughan song is playing during the bar fight. This film takes place in 1972 and Stevie Ray didn't record music until the eighties.
    • Quotes

      [at the bar in Po city]

      Lt. Jake Grafton: "Fighter pukes make movies. Bomber pilots make... HISTORY!"

    • Connections
      Edited into Hot Shots! (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Bo Diddley
      by Bo Diddley (as Ellas McDaniel)

      Performed by Bo Diddley

      Courtesy of MCA Records

    User reviews50

    Review
    Top review
    Good Flick
    Why would anyone watch this type of flick if they didn't want to see a war movie? I read the other review online and was dumbfounded. Rarely in war are their racy love scenes, that's why it's a ware movie! If anything, the fact that some scantily clad bimbo's weren't running all over the deck of an aircraft carrier in the middle of a war zone lent to the authenticity of the film. I mean really, what do you want Demi Moore in her "A Few Good Men" dress uniform? Please!!! (BTW... I liked that movie too.) This movie delivers exactly what an action adventure war buff wants to see. A lot of adrenalin laced action, big guns with big explosion, and the possibility of the main characters dying in the end. It was a good story and a good movie. Willam DeFoe was awesome. But a harlequin novel it's not. So if you're looking for a love story, check out "An Officer and a Gentleman", cause this is not for you.
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    • mmetzger32
    • Jul 26, 2004

    FAQ1

    • What does "alpha mike foxtrot" mean?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chuyến bay của kẻ xâm nhập
    • Filming locations
      • USS Independence CV-62
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,587,732
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,725,133
      • Jan 21, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,587,732
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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