Good Guys Wear Black
“Chuck Norris is John T. Booker and Booker is fighting back.”
Synopsis
The former leader of a commando rescue attempt into Vietnam tries to discover why his squad members are being murdered, one-by-one, after the war is over.
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Good Guys Wear Black ≣ 1978 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-06
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Chuck Norris
John T. Booker
Anne Archer
Margaret
Lloyd Haynes
Murray Saunders
James Franciscus
Conrad Morgan
Dana Andrews
Edgar Harolds
Soon-Tek Oh
Mhin
Jim Backus
Albert, the Doorman
Lawrence P. Casey
Mike Potter
Tony Mannino
Gordie Jones
Virginia Wing
Mhin's Wife
Stack Pierce
Holly Washington - The Black Tigers
Aaron Norris
Al - The Black Tigers
Kathy McCullen
Kelly
Eric Lee
Bodyguard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
18.3x
+$17.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Post
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Medoff, Bruce Cohn
- Original Score
- Craig Safan
- Original Title
- Good Guys Wear Black
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.3M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Post
Mark Medoff, Bruce Cohn, Joseph Fraley
Craig Safan
Robert Steadman
Bill Moore, Millie Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Steadman
Director of Photography
Ted Post
Director
Mark Medoff
Screenplay
Bruce Cohn
Screenplay
Bill Moore
Editor
Hubie Kerns Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Millie Moore
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Guys Wear Black
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What is Good Guys Wear Black about?
The former leader of a commando rescue attempt into Vietnam tries to discover why his squad members are being murdered, one-by-one, after the war is over.
Who directed Good Guys Wear Black?
Good Guys Wear Black was directed by Ted Post.
Who stars in Good Guys Wear Black?
The principal cast of Good Guys Wear Black includes Chuck Norris, Anne Archer, Lloyd Haynes, James Franciscus, Dana Andrews.
When was Good Guys Wear Black released and how long is it?
Good Guys Wear Black was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Good Guys Wear Black?
Good Guys Wear Black had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $18.3M at the worldwide box office (18.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Good Guys Wear Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good Guys Wear Black was composed by Craig Safan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Good Guys Wear Black?
Good Guys Wear Black holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).