Search and Destroy
“Five lives… Ten years… And a Million Tons of Thundering Suspense!”
Synopsis
The hunter becomes the prey as a Vietnam veteran (Perry King) tries to ferret out the real culprit after being tagged as the prime suspect in the murders of his former Army pals.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Fruet
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Enright
- Original Score
- Cameron Hawkins, Martin Deller, Ben Mink
- Original Title
- Search and Destroy
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Barry & Enright Productions, Film Ventures International, Montoro Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Fruet
Don Enright
Cameron Hawkins, Martin Deller, Ben Mink
René Verzier
Donald Ginsberg
James Margellos, R. Ben Efraim
Department Leadership Roster
William Fruet
Director
Donald Ginsberg
Editor
James Margellos
Producer
Don Enright
Writer
René Verzier
Director of Photography
Cameron Hawkins
Original Music Composer
Martin Deller
Original Music Composer
Ben Mink
Original Music Composer
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 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 Search and Destroy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Search and Destroy about?
The hunter becomes the prey as a Vietnam veteran (Perry King) tries to ferret out the real culprit after being tagged as the prime suspect in the murders of his former Army pals.
Who directed Search and Destroy?
Search and Destroy was directed by William Fruet.
Who stars in Search and Destroy?
The principal cast of Search and Destroy includes Perry King, Don Stroud, Tisa Farrow, George Kennedy, Tony Sheer.
When was Search and Destroy released and how long is it?
Search and Destroy was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Search and Destroy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Search and Destroy was composed by Cameron Hawkins, Martin Deller, Ben Mink.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Search and Destroy?
Search and Destroy 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.).