Braddock: Missing in Action III
“He's fighting for everyone who can't fight back.”
Synopsis
When Colonel James Braddock is told that his Asian wife and 12-year-old son are still alive in Communist Vietnam, he mounts a one-man assault to free them. Armed with the latest high-tech firepower, Braddock fights his way into the heart of the country and ends up battling his way out with several dozen abused Amerasian children in tow! Struggling to keep them alive while outmaneuvering a sadistic Vietnamese officer, Braddock ignites the jungle in a blazing cross-country race for freedom.
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Top Cast
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Chuck Norris
Col. James Braddock
Aki Aleong
Gen. Quoc
Yehuda Efroni
Rev. Polanski
Floyd Levine
Gen. Duncan
Jack Rader
Littlejohn
Keith David
Embassy Gate Captain
Jeff Habberstad
U.S. Helicopter Pilot
BJ Davis
Helicopter Crew Member
Roland Harrah III
Van Tan Cang
Miki Kim
Lin Tan Cang
Ron Barker
Mik
Melinda Betron
Thuy
Rick Prieto
CIA Agent
Jan Michael Shultz
CIA Agent
Robert Jochheim
Embassy Guard
Thuy Lin Samora
Embassy Secretary
Pita Liboro
Lin's Friend
Howard Jackson
U.S. Helicopter Pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 9, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.69x
-$2.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Norris
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Bing, Chuck Norris, Arthur Silver, James Bruner, Larry Levinson
- Original Score
- Jay Chattaway
- Original Title
- Braddock: Missing in Action III
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.2M
- Production Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Norris
Steve Bing, Chuck Norris, Arthur Silver, James Bruner, Larry Levinson
Jay Chattaway
João Fernandes, Jon Curtis Price
Ken Bornstein, Michael J. Duthie
Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Norris
Writer
Ken Bornstein
Editor
Michael J. Duthie
Editor
Aaron Norris
Director
James Bruner
Writer
Jay Chattaway
Original Music Composer
Menahem Golan
Producer
João Fernandes
Director of Photography
Yoram Globus
Producer
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
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Braddock: Missing in Action III
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Braddock: Missing in Action III about?
When Colonel James Braddock is told that his Asian wife and 12-year-old son are still alive in Communist Vietnam, he mounts a one-man assault to free them. Armed with the latest high-tech firepower, Braddock fights his way into the heart of the country and ends up battling his way out with several dozen abused Amerasian children in tow! Struggling to keep them alive while outmaneuvering a sadistic Vietnamese officer, Braddock ignites the jungle in a blazing cross-country race for freedom.
Who directed Braddock: Missing in Action III?
Braddock: Missing in Action III was directed by Aaron Norris.
Who stars in Braddock: Missing in Action III?
The principal cast of Braddock: Missing in Action III includes Chuck Norris, Aki Aleong, Yehuda Efroni, Floyd Levine, Jack Rader.
When was Braddock: Missing in Action III released and how long is it?
Braddock: Missing in Action III was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Braddock: Missing in Action III?
Braddock: Missing in Action III had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $6.2M at the worldwide box office (0.69 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Braddock: Missing in Action III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Braddock: Missing in Action III was composed by Jay Chattaway.
Is Braddock: Missing in Action III based on a book or true story?
Braddock: Missing in Action III is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Steve Bing", Characters: "Arthur Silver", Characters: "Larry Levinson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Braddock: Missing in Action III?
Braddock: Missing in Action III holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).