Eye of the Tiger
“'Nam was hell... Prison unbearable... But coming home meant murder.”
Synopsis
Buck is a Vietnam vet, recently released from prison. He returns home to discover the town being terrorized by a vicious motorcycle gang. When the bikers murder his wife and traumatize his daughter, Buck and his friends arm themselves to the teeth and wage war against the gang to destroy them once and for all.
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Eye of the Tiger (1986) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-19
Top Cast
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Gary Busey
Buck Matthews
Yaphet Kotto
J.B. Deveraux
Seymour Cassel
Sheriff
Denise Galik
Christie Matthews
Kimberlin Brown
Dawn
Judith Barsi
Jennifer Matthews
Bert Remsen
Father Healey
William Smith
Blade
Eric Boles
Doctor
Douglas Dirkson
Jimmy
Kathryn Fuller
Bingo Lady
Jorge Gil
Jamie
Amelia Haas
Melody / Mini-Cam Reporter
Ray Habercorn
Police Officer
Cooper Huckabee
Roger
Ted Markland
Floyd
Brigitte Muller
Kidnapped Girl
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Jamie's Relative
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard C. Sarafian
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Thomas Montgomery
- Original Score
- Don Preston
- Original Title
- Eye of the Tiger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- International Video Entertainment (IVE), Scotti Brothers Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard C. Sarafian
Michael Thomas Montgomery
Don Preston
Peter Lyons Collister
Gregory Prange
Herb Nanas, Ben Scotti, Tony Scotti
Department Leadership Roster
Richard C. Sarafian
Director
Michael Thomas Montgomery
Writer
Tony Scotti
Producer
Don Preston
Original Music Composer
Peter Lyons Collister
Director of Photography
Gregory Prange
Editor
Steven Lambert
Stunt Coordinator
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 Eye of the Tiger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eye of the Tiger about?
Buck is a Vietnam vet, recently released from prison. He returns home to discover the town being terrorized by a vicious motorcycle gang. When the bikers murder his wife and traumatize his daughter, Buck and his friends arm themselves to the teeth and wage war against the gang to destroy them once and for all.
Who directed Eye of the Tiger?
Eye of the Tiger was directed by Richard C. Sarafian.
Who stars in Eye of the Tiger?
The principal cast of Eye of the Tiger includes Gary Busey, Yaphet Kotto, Seymour Cassel, Denise Galik, Kimberlin Brown.
When was Eye of the Tiger released and how long is it?
Eye of the Tiger was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Eye of the Tiger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eye of the Tiger was composed by Don Preston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eye of the Tiger?
Eye of the Tiger 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.).