Deadly Force
“When the cops won't, and the courts can't...Stoney Cooper will give you justice!”
Synopsis
Stoney Cooper, a former Los Angeles police officer, is at a low point in his life. Kicked off the force because of his anti-authority attitude, he now ekes out a living as a freelancer in New York. All this changes when the daughter of an old friend is killed by serial killer terrorizing L.A. Although almost nobody in his old home town is happy to see him back, Cooper pledges to bring the killer to justice before any more innocent people die.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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1983 "Deadly Force" TV commercial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-18
Top Cast
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Wings Hauser
Stoney Cooper
Joyce Ingalls
Eddie Cooper
Paul Shenar
Joshua Adams
Al Ruscio
Sam Goodwin
Arlen Dean Snyder
Ashley Maynard
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Otto Hoxley
Bud Ekins
Harvey Benton
J. Víctor López
Diego
Hector Elias
Lopez
Ramón Franco
Jesus
Gina Gallego
Maria
Big Yank
Jefferson
Estelle Getty
Gussie
Victoria Vanderkloot
Beverly
Richard Beauchamp
Tony the Bomber
Paul Benjamin
Lester
Bill Berry
Jack
Eddie Braun
Eduardo
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Aaron
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Schneider, Ken Barnett, Robert Vincent O'Neil
- Original Score
- Gary S. Scott
- Original Title
- Deadly Force
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Hemdale, Transpacific Media Productions, Force, Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Aaron
Barry Schneider, Ken Barnett, Robert Vincent O'Neil
Gary S. Scott
Jon Kranhouse, Norman Leigh, David Myers
Roy Watts
Sandy Howard, Dennis Nemec, John Daly
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Aaron
Director
Roy Watts
Editor
Sandy Howard
Producer
Dennis Nemec
Producer
Jon Kranhouse
Director of Photography
Betty Pecha Madden
Costume Design
Norman Leigh
Director of Photography
David Myers
Director of Photography
Gary S. Scott
Original Music Composer
Barry Schneider
Screenplay
Ken Barnett
Screenplay
Robert Vincent O'Neil
Screenplay
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
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 Deadly Force
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deadly Force about?
Stoney Cooper, a former Los Angeles police officer, is at a low point in his life. Kicked off the force because of his anti-authority attitude, he now ekes out a living as a freelancer in New York. All this changes when the daughter of an old friend is killed by serial killer terrorizing L.A. Although almost nobody in his old home town is happy to see him back, Cooper pledges to bring the killer to justice before any more innocent people die.
Who directed Deadly Force?
Deadly Force was directed by Paul Aaron.
Who stars in Deadly Force?
The principal cast of Deadly Force includes Wings Hauser, Joyce Ingalls, Paul Shenar, Al Ruscio, Arlen Dean Snyder.
When was Deadly Force released and how long is it?
Deadly Force was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Deadly Force?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadly Force was composed by Gary S. Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deadly Force?
Deadly Force holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).