McBain
“The drug lords have the power, the money, the connections. They didn't count on McBain”
Synopsis
Santos attempts to lead a people's revolt in Colombia to overthrow the Presidente. When his revolt fails and he is killed, his sister Christina goes to New York to find McBain, a lieutenant Santos rescued during the Vietnam War. McBain agrees to help, recruits his old war buddies, raises some cash by killing a few drug dealers, then leads an attack to topple the Colombian government.
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McBain (1991) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-30
Top Cast
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Christopher Walken
McBain
Michael Ironside
Frank Bruce
Michael Joseph DeSare
Major Tenny
Chick Vennera
Roberto Santos
Steve James
Eastland
Thomas G. Waites
Gill
Jay Patterson
Dr. Dalton
María Conchita Alonso
Christina Santos
Joel Torre
Chauffeur
Big Boy Gomez
Fat Soldier
Victor Argo
El Presidente
Andy Gill
Secret Service Agent
Cris Aguilar
Sing Lau
Protacio Dee
General Ho
Dinah Dominguez
Rebel Hooker #1
Zenaida Amador
Teresa
Tony Tacorda
Palace Guard
Forrest Compton
President Flynn
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Glickenhaus
- Screenplay & Story
- James Glickenhaus
- Original Score
- Christopher Franke
- Original Title
- McBain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Marble Hall, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Glickenhaus
James Glickenhaus
Christopher Franke
Robert M. Baldwin
Jeffrey Wolf
J. Boyce Harman Jr., Alan M. Soloman, Leonard Shapiro
Department Leadership Roster
James Glickenhaus
Writer
James Glickenhaus
Director
J. Boyce Harman Jr.
Producer
Christopher Franke
Original Music Composer
Robert M. Baldwin
Director of Photography
Jack Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Jeffrey Wolf
Editor
Margaret Shan Jensen
Costume Design
Charles C. Bennett
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About McBain
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What is McBain about?
Santos attempts to lead a people's revolt in Colombia to overthrow the Presidente. When his revolt fails and he is killed, his sister Christina goes to New York to find McBain, a lieutenant Santos rescued during the Vietnam War. McBain agrees to help, recruits his old war buddies, raises some cash by killing a few drug dealers, then leads an attack to topple the Colombian government.
Who directed McBain?
McBain was directed by James Glickenhaus.
Who stars in McBain?
The principal cast of McBain includes Christopher Walken, Michael Ironside, Michael Joseph DeSare, Chick Vennera, Steve James.
When was McBain released and how long is it?
McBain was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for McBain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for McBain was composed by Christopher Franke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for McBain?
McBain holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).