Strike of the Panther
“...there can emerge only one victor”
Synopsis
Jason Blade is a man who can't bring himself to commit fully to his woman, and who spends all his time with a special crime task force taking on assignments to fight crime and right wrong do-ers. When his love is kidnapped by his arch-enemy the race is on to get into the power station where she is being held and battle an army of ninjas. Only then can he face Baxter, his arch-enemy, and stop a bomb from exploding to save his sweetheart, and show her that he is a man. A man who can commit. A man who is strong.
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Strike of the Panther (1988) Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-05
Top Cast
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Edward John Stazak
Jason Blade
John Stanton
William Anderson
Rowena Wallace
Sgt Lucy Andrews
James Richards
Jim Baxter
Paris Jefferson
Gemma Anderson
Zale Daniel
Colin
Matthew Quartermaine
Constable Lambert
Brian Fitzsimmons
Chief Inspector Hudson
Bill McCluskey
Bradford
Suzanne Dudley
Brothel Madam
Fiona Gauntlett
Julia Summers
Phil Meacham
Collis
Bernie Davis
Doctor
Jenny Davis
Nurse
Ramsay McLean
Government Official
Robin Miller
SWAT Team
Henry Stevens
SWAT Team
Stig Wemyss
SWAT Team
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Trenchard-Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter West
- Original Score
- Garry Hardman, Brian Beamish
- Original Title
- Strike of the Panther
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Danetan Pty. Ltd., Mandemar Group, TVM Studios, Virgo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Peter West
Garry Hardman, Brian Beamish
Simon Akkerman
Kerry Regan, David Jaeger
Damien Parer, Grahame Jennings, Judith West
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Director
Peter West
Screenplay
Amanda Groom
Costume Design
Kerry Regan
Editor
Damien Parer
Producer
Simon Akkerman
Director of Photography
David Jaeger
Editor
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strike of the Panther
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What is Strike of the Panther about?
Jason Blade is a man who can't bring himself to commit fully to his woman, and who spends all his time with a special crime task force taking on assignments to fight crime and right wrong do-ers. When his love is kidnapped by his arch-enemy the race is on to get into the power station where she is being held and battle an army of ninjas. Only then can he face Baxter, his arch-enemy, and stop a bomb from exploding to save his sweetheart, and show her that he is a man. A man who can commit. A man who is strong.
Who directed Strike of the Panther?
Strike of the Panther was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.
Who stars in Strike of the Panther?
The principal cast of Strike of the Panther includes Edward John Stazak, John Stanton, Rowena Wallace, James Richards, Paris Jefferson.
When was Strike of the Panther released and how long is it?
Strike of the Panther was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Strike of the Panther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strike of the Panther was composed by Garry Hardman, Brian Beamish.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strike of the Panther?
Strike of the Panther holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).