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Mexican Slayride

  • Episode aired Jan 23, 1983
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
638
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George Peppard in The A-Team (1983)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Crime
The A-Team is hired by Amy Allen to rescue a missing foreign correspondent in Mexico.The A-Team is hired by Amy Allen to rescue a missing foreign correspondent in Mexico.The A-Team is hired by Amy Allen to rescue a missing foreign correspondent in Mexico.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
638
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rod Holcomb
  • Writers
    • Frank Lupo
    • Stephen J. Cannell
  • Stars
    • George Peppard
    • Melinda Culea
    • Tim Dunigan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rod Holcomb
  • Writers
    • Frank Lupo
    • Stephen J. Cannell
  • Stars
    • George Peppard
    • Melinda Culea
    • Tim Dunigan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Mr. T and Miguel Ángel Fuentes in The A-Team (1983)
    Mr. T and Miguel Ángel Fuentes in The A-Team (1983)
    Humberto Elizondo and Miguel Ángel Fuentes in The A-Team (1983)
    Miguel Ángel Fuentes in The A-Team (1983)
    Miguel Ángel Fuentes in The A-Team (1983)

    Top cast

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    George Peppard
    George Peppard
    • John 'Hannibal' Smithas John 'Hannibal' Smith
    Melinda Culea
    Melinda Culea
    • Amy Amanda Allenas Amy Amanda Allen
    Tim Dunigan
    Tim Dunigan
    • Templeton 'Faceman' Peckas Templeton 'Faceman' Peck
    Dwight Schultz
    Dwight Schultz
    • 'Howling Mad' Murdockas 'Howling Mad' Murdock
    Mr. T
    Mr. T
    • B.A. Baracusas B.A. Baracus
    William Lucking
    William Lucking
    • Col. Lynchas Col. Lynch
    Philip Sterling
    Philip Sterling
    • Grant Eldridgeas Grant Eldridge
    Sergio Calderón
    Sergio Calderón
    • Malavida Valdezas Malavida Valdez
    Ron Palillo
    Ron Palillo
    • Zackas Zack
    Melody Anderson
    Melody Anderson
    • Avonas Avon
    William Windom
    William Windom
    • Al Masseyas Al Massey
    Enrique Lucero
    Enrique Lucero
    • Colonel Floresas Colonel Flores
    Félix González
    • Miguel Perezas Miguel Perez
    William Marquez
    • Sanchezas Sanchez
    Jorge Zepeda
    • Manny Cortezas Manny Cortez
    Peter Brocco
    Peter Brocco
    • Father David Magillas Father David Magill
    Marianne Muellerleile
    Marianne Muellerleile
    • Nurse Schneideras Nurse Schneider
    J. Patrick McNamara
    J. Patrick McNamara
    • Director Jerryas Director Jerry
    • (as J. Patrick Mc Namara)
    • Director
      • Rod Holcomb
    • Writers
      • Frank Lupo
      • Stephen J. Cannell
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Templeton "Faceman" Peck was originally played by Tim Dunigan, but he was fired after the pilot and replaced by Dirk Benedict because the producer decided that he was too young for the part.
    • Goofs
      The first pictures of the team members that are shown to Amy are in fact pictures from scenes that will appear later in the pilot episode.
    • Quotes

      Lt. Templeton 'Faceman' Peck: I had to bring your uncle Deke into this.

      Capt. H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock: How is Uncle Deke?

      Lt. Templeton 'Faceman' Peck: You don't have an Uncle Deke.

      Capt. H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock: Oh that's too bad, I was just starting to like him.

      Lt. Templeton 'Faceman' Peck: No, you hate him. He used to beat you.

      Capt. H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock: That creep!

    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood Burn (2006)
    • Soundtracks
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      Traditional

      Sung by Dwight Schultz

    User reviews5

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Silly, but still very fun to watch.
    The A-Team isn't exactly the most deep show ever made, but it's pure fun. Sure it's a 80's show, and has corny lines, and a lot of action sequences, but for some reason that'm part of it's charm.

    The idea behind the A-Team couldn't be simpler, they're a bunch of Vietnam veterans who has become soldiers of fortune. They do thing's their own way, and helps people not always for money, but because it's the right thing to do. I guess they have a sort of Robin Hood complex, as they always scam rich people to get what they need to help the less fortunate.

    The A-team has a great time dynamic, and that's the heart of the series. We got George Peppard as John 'Hannibal' Smith, the leader and a master of disguise. Dirk Benedict as Templeton 'Faceman' Peck, the scammer of the gang. My favourite Dwight Schultz as 'Howling Mad' Murdock, the pilot who's a little mentally unstable. And the man who needs no introduction Mr. T as B.A. Baracus.

    I'm looking forward to see more of the A-team and i tell you it's definitely worth watching. I give the pilot episode a 7/10.
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    • Jan 1, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • Greek
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Acapulco Princess Hotel, Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Universal Television
      • Stephen J. Cannell Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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