Lone Wolf McQuade
“The 'mad dog' criminal... The 'lone wolf' lawman... The ultimate showdown.”
Synopsis
The archetypical renegade Texas Ranger wages war against a drug kingpin with automatic weapons, his wits and martial arts after a gun battle leaves his partner dead. All of this inevitably culminates in a martial arts showdown between the drug lord and the ranger, and involving the woman they both love.
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Top Cast
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Chuck Norris
J.J. McQuade
David Carradine
Rawley Wilkes
Barbara Carrera
Lola Richardson
Leon Isaac Kennedy
Jackson
Robert Beltran
Kayo
L.Q. Jones
Dakota
Dana Kimmell
Sally McQuade
R.G. Armstrong
T. Tyler
Jorge Cervera Jr.
Jefe
Sharon Farrell
Molly McQuade
Daniel Frishman
Falcon
William Sanderson
Snow
John Anderson
Burnside
Robert Arenas
Gas Station Attendant
Tommy Ballard
Colonel
Jeffrey Bannister
2nd Agent
Anthony E. Caglia
Intern
Eli Cummins
Redneck #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.45x
+$7.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Carver
- Screenplay & Story
- B.J. Nelson
- Original Score
- Francesco De Masi
- Original Title
- Lone Wolf McQuade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.2M
- Production Studios
- 1818, Lone Wolf McQuade Associates, Topkick Productions, Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Carver
B.J. Nelson, H. Kaye Dyal
Francesco De Masi
Roger Shearman Jr.
Anthony Redman
Yoram Ben-Ami, Steve Carver
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Carver
Director
B.J. Nelson
Screenplay
Yoram Ben-Ami
Producer
Steve Carver
Producer
Francesco De Masi
Original Music Composer
Roger Shearman Jr.
Director of Photography
Anthony Redman
Editor
Norm Baron
Production Design
Aaron Norris
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lone Wolf McQuade
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What is Lone Wolf McQuade about?
The archetypical renegade Texas Ranger wages war against a drug kingpin with automatic weapons, his wits and martial arts after a gun battle leaves his partner dead. All of this inevitably culminates in a martial arts showdown between the drug lord and the ranger, and involving the woman they both love.
Who directed Lone Wolf McQuade?
Lone Wolf McQuade was directed by Steve Carver.
Who stars in Lone Wolf McQuade?
The principal cast of Lone Wolf McQuade includes Chuck Norris, David Carradine, Barbara Carrera, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Robert Beltran.
When was Lone Wolf McQuade released and how long is it?
Lone Wolf McQuade was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lone Wolf McQuade?
Lone Wolf McQuade had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $12.2M at the worldwide box office (2.45 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Lone Wolf McQuade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lone Wolf McQuade was composed by Francesco De Masi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lone Wolf McQuade?
Lone Wolf McQuade holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).