Death Force
“He Came Back From the Dead... AND NOW HEADS WILL ROLL!”
Synopsis
James Iglehart is Doug Russell, an American who steals a shipment of gold in the Philippines with two Vietnam War buddies, who cut his throat and throw him overboard. Russell washes ashore an island inhabited by two Japanese soldiers stranded there since World War II. They nurse him back to health and he is taught martial arts and the art of the samurai. Back in the States, his treacherous pals, Marelli and Maghee, use their loot and viciousness to muscle their way into Los Angels mafia turf.
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DEATH FORCE (aka VENGEANCE IS MINE) + VAMPIRE HOOKERS (VINEGAR SYNDROME DRIVE-IN DOUBLE FEATURE)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cirio H. Santiago
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard R. Cohen
- Original Score
- Eddie Villanueva, Jaime Mendoza-Nava
- Original Title
- Death Force
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Cosa Nueva
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cirio H. Santiago
Howard R. Cohen, Robert E. Waters, Cirio H. Santiago
Eddie Villanueva, Jaime Mendoza-Nava
Ricardo Remias
Robert E. Waters, Gervacio Santos
Robert E. Waters
Department Leadership Roster
Cirio H. Santiago
Director
Ricardo Remias
Director of Photography
Eddie Villanueva
Original Music Composer
Howard R. Cohen
Screenplay
Robert E. Waters
Editor
Gervacio Santos
Editor
Jaime Mendoza-Nava
Original Music Composer
Robert E. Waters
Producer
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Force
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death Force about?
James Iglehart is Doug Russell, an American who steals a shipment of gold in the Philippines with two Vietnam War buddies, who cut his throat and throw him overboard. Russell washes ashore an island inhabited by two Japanese soldiers stranded there since World War II. They nurse him back to health and he is taught martial arts and the art of the samurai. Back in the States, his treacherous pals, Marelli and Maghee, use their loot and viciousness to muscle their way into Los Angels mafia turf.
Who directed Death Force?
Death Force was directed by Cirio H. Santiago.
Who stars in Death Force?
The principal cast of Death Force includes James Iglehart, Leon Isaac Kennedy, Carmen Argenziano, Jayne Kennedy, Joe Mari Avellana.
When was Death Force released and how long is it?
Death Force was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Death Force?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Force was composed by Eddie Villanueva, Jaime Mendoza-Nava.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death Force?
Death Force holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).