Ruckus
“The chase was on! Him against them. Well, so much for them.”
Synopsis
Madoc County is a quiet and peaceful place until vagrant Kyle Hanson arrives. The people of Madoc County are repelled by his appearance and want to chase him out of the city. Unfortunately for them, Kyle Hanson is a former Vietnam elite soldier and he uses his skills to fight back.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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RUCKUS IN MADOC COUNTRY #1981 trailer!
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Kleven
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Kleven
- Original Score
- Tommy Vig
- Original Title
- Ruckus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- International Vision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Kleven
Max Kleven
Tommy Vig
Don Burgess
Angelo Bernarducci
Paul Maslansky
Department Leadership Roster
Max Kleven
Director
Walter Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Max Kleven
Screenplay
Paul Maslansky
Producer
Tommy Vig
Original Music Composer
Don Burgess
Director of Photography
Angelo Bernarducci
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruckus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ruckus about?
Madoc County is a quiet and peaceful place until vagrant Kyle Hanson arrives. The people of Madoc County are repelled by his appearance and want to chase him out of the city. Unfortunately for them, Kyle Hanson is a former Vietnam elite soldier and he uses his skills to fight back.
Who directed Ruckus?
Ruckus was directed by Max Kleven.
Who stars in Ruckus?
The principal cast of Ruckus includes Dirk Benedict, Linda Blair, Richard Farnsworth, Matt Clark, Jon Van Ness.
When was Ruckus released and how long is it?
Ruckus was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Ruckus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ruckus was composed by Tommy Vig.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ruckus?
Ruckus holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).