Missing in Action
“The war's not over until the last man comes home.”
Synopsis
American servicemen are still being held captive in Vietnam and it's up to one man to bring them home in this blistering, fast-paced action/adventure starring martial arts superstar Chuck Norris. Following a daring escape from a Vietnamese POW camp, Special Forces Colonel James Braddock (Norris) is on a mission to locate and save remaining MIAs.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-16
Top Cast
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Chuck Norris
Col. James Braddock
M. Emmet Walsh
Tuck
David Tress
Sen. Porter
Lenore Kasdorf
Ann
James Hong
Gen. Trau
Pierrino Mascarino
Jacques
Erich Anderson
Masucci
Joseph Carberry
Carter
Bella Flores
Madame Pearl
Sergio Kato
Bouncer (uncredited)
Joonee Gamboa
Bartender
Avi Kleinberger
Dalton
Ernie Ortega
Vinh
Willie Williams
Randall
Ric Segreto
G.I.
Gil Arceo
First Vietnamese Businessman
Roger Dantes
Second Vietnamese Businessman
Sabatini Fernandez
Dinh
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 12, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.95x
+$20.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Zito
- Screenplay & Story
- James Bruner
- Original Score
- Jay Chattaway
- Original Title
- Missing in Action
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.8M
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Zito
James Bruner, Larry Levinson, Lance Hool, Arthur Silver, Steve Bing, John Crowther
Jay Chattaway
João Fernandes
Daniel Loewenthal, Joel Goodman
Lance Hool, Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Loewenthal
Editor
James Bruner
Screenplay
João Fernandes
Director of Photography
Joseph Zito
Director
Menahem Golan
Producer
Jay Chattaway
Original Music Composer
Joel Goodman
Editor
Yoram Globus
Producer
Aaron Norris
Stunt Coordinator
Dean Raphael Ferrandini
Stunt Coordinator
Nancy Cone
Costume Design
Ladislav Wilheim
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Missing in Action
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What is Missing in Action about?
American servicemen are still being held captive in Vietnam and it's up to one man to bring them home in this blistering, fast-paced action/adventure starring martial arts superstar Chuck Norris. Following a daring escape from a Vietnamese POW camp, Special Forces Colonel James Braddock (Norris) is on a mission to locate and save remaining MIAs.
Who directed Missing in Action?
Missing in Action was directed by Joseph Zito.
Who stars in Missing in Action?
The principal cast of Missing in Action includes Chuck Norris, M. Emmet Walsh, David Tress, Lenore Kasdorf, James Hong.
When was Missing in Action released and how long is it?
Missing in Action was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Missing in Action?
Missing in Action had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $22.8M at the worldwide box office (8.95 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Missing in Action?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Missing in Action was composed by Jay Chattaway.
Is Missing in Action based on a book or true story?
Missing in Action is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Larry Levinson", Characters: "Arthur Silver", Characters: "Steve Bing".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Missing in Action?
Missing in Action holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).