Back in Action
“A two man force of destruction, set to destroy the illegal establishment.”
Synopsis
Two men have different motivations but the same goal when they team up and mount an assault on a powerful drug gang.
Top Cast
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Billy Blanks
Billy
Roddy Piper
Frank Rossi
Bobbie Phillips
Helen Lewinsky
Kai Soremekun
Tara
Matt Birman
Chakka
Nigel Bennett
Kasajian
Damon D'Oliveira
Gantry
Martin McNamara
Michael McNamara
Vince Murdocco
Bouncer (uncredited)
Scott L. Schwartz
Kasajian's Thug (uncredited)
Cliff Woolner
Security Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve DiMarco, Paul Ziller
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Schiffman
- Original Score
- Varouje
- Original Title
- Back in Action
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment, Performance Pictures Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve DiMarco, Paul Ziller
Karl Schiffman
Varouje
Gilles Corbeil
Marvin Lawrence
George Flak
Department Leadership Roster
Steve DiMarco
Director
Paul Ziller
Director
Karl Schiffman
Writer
Marvin Lawrence
Editor
George Flak
Producer
Gilles Corbeil
Director of Photography
Varouje
Original Music Composer
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 — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back in Action
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Back in Action about?
Two men have different motivations but the same goal when they team up and mount an assault on a powerful drug gang.
Who directed Back in Action?
Back in Action was directed by Steve DiMarco, Paul Ziller.
Who stars in Back in Action?
The principal cast of Back in Action includes Billy Blanks, Roddy Piper, Bobbie Phillips, Kai Soremekun, Matt Birman.
When was Back in Action released and how long is it?
Back in Action was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Back in Action?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Back in Action was composed by Varouje.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Back in Action?
Back in Action holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).