The Soldier
“You don't assign him. You unleash him.”
Synopsis
Terrorists take over a plutonium bomb and threaten to detonate it in a Saudi Arabian oil field. A special anti-terrorist unit is sent in to stop them.
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The Soldier (1982) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-02
Top Cast
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Ken Wahl
The Soldier
Alberta Watson
Susan Goodman
Jeremiah Sullivan
Ivan
William Prince
The President
Joaquim de Almeida
The Soldier's Force
Peter Hooten
Soldier's Force
Steve James
Soldier's Force
Alexander Spencer
Soldier's Force
Klaus Kinski
Dracha
Bill Anagnos
Truck Driver / Cowboy #1
Bob Andrews
ICBM Guard
Lisa Cain
Cowgirl #2
Gerald Aleck Cantor
Customs Officer
Anthony Cecere
Nuclear Guard
Al Cerullo
Dauphin Pilot
Shirley Cina
Mudwrestler
Roy Milton Davis
Gunman #2
William De Nino
Cowboy #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.16x
+$850K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Glickenhaus
- Screenplay & Story
- James Glickenhaus
- Original Score
- Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling
- Original Title
- The Soldier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.3M
- Production Studios
- Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Glickenhaus
James Glickenhaus
Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling
Robert M. Baldwin
Paul Fried
James Glickenhaus
Department Leadership Roster
Robert M. Baldwin
Director of Photography
Ted Duncan
Stunt Coordinator
James Glickenhaus
Director
James Glickenhaus
Writer
James Glickenhaus
Producer
Paul Fried
Editor
William De Seta
Production Design
Peggy Farrell
Costume Design
Christopher Franke
Original Music Composer
Edgar Froese
Original Music Composer
Johannes Schmölling
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Soldier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Soldier about?
Terrorists take over a plutonium bomb and threaten to detonate it in a Saudi Arabian oil field. A special anti-terrorist unit is sent in to stop them.
Who directed The Soldier?
The Soldier was directed by James Glickenhaus.
Who stars in The Soldier?
The principal cast of The Soldier includes Ken Wahl, Alberta Watson, Jeremiah Sullivan, William Prince, Joaquim de Almeida.
When was The Soldier released and how long is it?
The Soldier was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Soldier?
The Soldier had a reported production budget of $5.5M and grossed $6.3M at the worldwide box office (1.16 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Soldier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Soldier was composed by Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Soldier?
The Soldier holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).