Attack Force Z
Synopsis
Sent to rescue survivors from the site of a plane crash in the South Pacific during WWII, Captain Kelly and his elite squad of Australian commandos must keep tabs on a defecting Japanese official who could hold the secret to peace.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes (non-festival pick)
Festival / Special Debut
June 11, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$88K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Burstall
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Marshall
- Original Score
- Eric Jupp
- Original Title
- Attack Force Z
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $88K
- Production Studios
- Fauna Productions, Central Motion Picture Corporation, Australian Film Commission, John McCallum Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Burstall
Roger Marshall
Eric Jupp
Lin Hung-chung
David Stiven
George F.H. Chang, John McCallum, Lee Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Burstall
Director
Roger Marshall
Screenplay
Lin Hung-chung
Director of Photography
David Stiven
Editor
Lee Robinson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Attack Force Z
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Attack Force Z about?
Sent to rescue survivors from the site of a plane crash in the South Pacific during WWII, Captain Kelly and his elite squad of Australian commandos must keep tabs on a defecting Japanese official who could hold the secret to peace.
Who directed Attack Force Z?
Attack Force Z was directed by Tim Burstall.
Who stars in Attack Force Z?
The principal cast of Attack Force Z includes Mel Gibson, John Phillip Law, Sam Neill, Chris Haywood, Sylvia Chang.
When was Attack Force Z released and how long is it?
Attack Force Z was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did Attack Force Z make at the box office?
Attack Force Z grossed $88K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Attack Force Z?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Attack Force Z was composed by Eric Jupp.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Attack Force Z?
Attack Force Z holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).