A Force of One
“He hears the silence. He sees the darkness. He's the only one who can stop the killing.”
Synopsis
Karate champion Matt Logan is enlisted by the police to train officers in self-defense after narcotics agents are killed by an assailant using the martial arts.
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Jennifer O'Neill
Mandy Rust
Chuck Norris
Matt Logan
Clu Gulager
Dunne
Ron O'Neal
Rollins
Bill Wallace
Sparks
Eric Laneuville
Charlie Logan
James Whitmore Jr.
Moskowitz
Clint Ritchie
Melrose
Pepe Serna
Orlando
Raymond Vitte
Newton
Taylor Lacher
Bishop
Lisa James
Harriet
Chu Chu Malave
Rudy
Kevin Geer
Johnson
Eugene Butler
Murphy
James Hall
Moss
Charles Cyphers
Dr. Eppis
Aaron Norris
Anderson
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.76x
+$16.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Aaron
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Tidyman
- Original Score
- Dick Halligan
- Original Title
- A Force of One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.2M
- Production Studios
- American Cinema Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Aaron
Ernest Tidyman, Pat E. Johnson
Dick Halligan
Roger Shearman Jr.
Anne Goursaud, Bert Lovitt
Alan Belkin, Michael Leone
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Aaron
Director
Ernest Tidyman
Screenplay
John Barry
Production Design
Roger Shearman Jr.
Director of Photography
Anne Goursaud
Editor
Alan Belkin
Producer
Bert Lovitt
Editor
Dick Halligan
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Force of One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Force of One about?
Karate champion Matt Logan is enlisted by the police to train officers in self-defense after narcotics agents are killed by an assailant using the martial arts.
Who directed A Force of One?
A Force of One was directed by Paul Aaron.
Who stars in A Force of One?
The principal cast of A Force of One includes Jennifer O'Neill, Chuck Norris, Clu Gulager, Ron O'Neal, Bill Wallace.
When was A Force of One released and how long is it?
A Force of One was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Force of One?
A Force of One had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $20.2M at the worldwide box office (5.76 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for A Force of One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Force of One was composed by Dick Halligan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Force of One?
A Force of One holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).