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Chain of Command

  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
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Michael Dudikoff in Chain of Command (1994)
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When Merrill Ross (Michael Dudikoff) is thought to be a C.I.A. agent gone bad and teaming with some other alphabet named agency to take over the oil rich country of Qumir, he finds he's in t... Read allWhen Merrill Ross (Michael Dudikoff) is thought to be a C.I.A. agent gone bad and teaming with some other alphabet named agency to take over the oil rich country of Qumir, he finds he's in the middle of a very explosive situation. Not knowing who he can trust, he's forced to use ... Read allWhen Merrill Ross (Michael Dudikoff) is thought to be a C.I.A. agent gone bad and teaming with some other alphabet named agency to take over the oil rich country of Qumir, he finds he's in the middle of a very explosive situation. Not knowing who he can trust, he's forced to use a process of elimination thru the chain of operatives he encounters.

  • Director
    • David Worth
  • Writers
    • Christopher Applegate
    • Ben Jonson Handy
  • Stars
    • Michael Dudikoff
    • Todd Curtis
    • Keren Tishman
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.2/10
    624
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    • Director
      • David Worth
    • Writers
      • Christopher Applegate
      • Ben Jonson Handy
    • Stars
      • Michael Dudikoff
      • Todd Curtis
      • Keren Tishman
    • 10User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    Michael Dudikoff
    Michael Dudikoff
    • Merrill Ross
    Todd Curtis
    • Rawlings
    Keren Tishman
    • Maya Robenowitz
    R. Lee Ermey
    R. Lee Ermey
    • Benjamin Brewster
    Steve Greenstein
    Steve Greenstein
    • Ambassador Mosby
    Jack Adalist
    • CIA Director Linder
    Eli Danker
    Eli Danker
    • Col. Hakkim
    Jon J. Herison
    • Atkins
    David Menachem
    • Resistance Leader
    Eli Yatzpan
    Eli Yatzpan
    • Achmed (Cab Driver)
    Yaron Levi Sabag
    • Mustapha
    Sami Samir
    Sami Samir
    • Truck Driver
    Jonathan Cherchi
    • Omar
    Yosef Shiloach
    Yosef Shiloach
    • Azil
    Shai Schwartz
    • Carter
    Jean-Marc Bisson
    • Winston
    Kevin Willis
    • Archer
    Mike Altmann
    Mike Altmann
    • Krujenski
    • Director
      • David Worth
    • Writers
      • Christopher Applegate
      • Ben Jonson Handy
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    • Trivia
      Though released in other countries in 1994, Chain of Command was not released in the US until a video release in January 1996. This makes it the final movie from Cannon Films to be released in the US.
    • Goofs
      R. Lee Ermey says to Michael Dudikoff, "Watch your step Ben". However, it is Ermey's character that is named 'Ben' not Dudikoff's character.
    • Quotes

      Merrill Ross: In the last five hours, I've told my story to a sergeant, a lieutenant, two captains and one guy who was a janitor for a I know.

    • Alternate versions
      Although rated not under 18 German Video-Release was cut for violence. The cuts are:
      • a Terrorist burns longer and then falls down the wall
      • Michael Dudikoff and the others walking besides him
      • A hostage breaking a Terrorists neck
      • Micheal Dudikoff killing the Bad Guy with the billiard coe
    • Soundtracks
      When The Whip Comes Down
      Written by Mif, Frank Bartoletti, Lou Garscadden, Franklin Wyles

      Performed by Slash Puppet

      Lead vocals: Mif

      Drums and Percussion: Franklin Wyles

      Guitars: Frank Bartoletti, Lou Garscadden

      Bass: Dave Carreiro

    User reviews10

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    5/10
    The Dudikoff abides.
    Action genre star Michael Dudikoff here gets a chance to stretch himself ever so slightly, playing a more potty mouthed character than usual. He's a former military man now working as an oil refinery inspector in the Middle East. He almost immediately gets caught up in a conspiracy to take over the oil rich country of "Qumir", and is thought to be an American operative gone bad. He works his way up the chain of command as he attempts to find out who is behind the plot, and in the meantime banters with a sexy American agent (Keren Tishman) whose name *might* be Maya.

    The Cannon Group was making its last gasp with programmers such as this one. Directed by David Worth, it lacks distinction for the most part. The action scenes are passable, the opening credits sequence is stylish, and the photography is reasonably impressive. The story is absolutely nothing special. This doesn't mean, however, that the movie isn't without some pleasures. It's got a flamboyant villain in the form of Todd Curtis' mercenary Rawlings, who has a hilariously bad hair day throughout. The final fight between Dudikoff and Curtis is pretty fun. "Chain of Command" gets another shot in the arm thanks to reliable veteran R. Lee Ermey, who's a pleasure to watch as a slick oil company kingpin. Dudikoff himself delivers a fairly engaging performance, and has some mild chemistry with Tishman.

    Mostly recommended just to die hard Cannon Group completists and Dudikoff fans.

    Five out of 10.
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    • Release date
      • May 20, 1994 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Conspiración criminal
    • Filming locations
      • Israel
    • Production company
      • Cannon Pictures Inc.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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