Covert Action
“...one man under fire.”
Synopsis
Inside the stately Senate Hearing Room, Frank White, professional soldier, Vietnam vet and CIA operative, is fighting the toughest battle of his life: he's on trial for the assassination of Miguel Rivera, a Central American diplomat. Only two men could have made the shot - White or his friend Rick Burns, ex-military sniper now working as a Mafia hitman. Testimony unravels the intricate web created by Rivera and Daniel Waterman, head of an international cartel dabbling in both Latin American Politics and cocaine.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 29, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Christian Ingvordsen
- Screenplay & Story
- J. Christian Ingvordsen, Rick Washburn
- Original Score
- Christopher Burke
- Original Title
- Covert Action
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Christian Ingvordsen
J. Christian Ingvordsen, Rick Washburn
Christopher Burke
Steven Kaman
Steven Kaman, J. Christian Ingvordsen, Marc Bailin
Department Leadership Roster
J. Christian Ingvordsen
Director
Steven Kaman
Producer
J. Christian Ingvordsen
Producer
Christopher Burke
Original Music Composer
Steven Kaman
Director of Photography
J. Christian Ingvordsen
Screenplay
Rick Washburn
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Covert Action
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Covert Action about?
Inside the stately Senate Hearing Room, Frank White, professional soldier, Vietnam vet and CIA operative, is fighting the toughest battle of his life: he's on trial for the assassination of Miguel Rivera, a Central American diplomat. Only two men could have made the shot - White or his friend Rick Burns, ex-military sniper now working as a Mafia hitman. Testimony unravels the intricate web created by Rivera and Daniel Waterman, head of an international cartel dabbling in both Latin American Politics and cocaine.
Who directed Covert Action?
Covert Action was directed by J. Christian Ingvordsen.
Who stars in Covert Action?
The principal cast of Covert Action includes Rick Washburn, J. Christian Ingvordsen, Stuart Garrison Day, Amanda Zinsser, Johnny Stumper.
When was Covert Action released and how long is it?
Covert Action was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Covert Action?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Covert Action was composed by Christopher Burke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Covert Action?
Covert Action holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).