Counter Measures
“Helicopters are their weapons against the evil forces of man and nature!”
Synopsis
Monte Markham stars as the heroic pilot for Skycrane, a helicopter service whose missions are dangerous and exiting. A series of incidents such as dear poaching, bombings, and forest fires seem isolated to Gus (Markham), until they run into Bullwhip Johnson-a deadly adversary of Gus' from Vietnam. Johnson was known in Vietnam for running a drug and prostitution ring, and Gus is certain he is behind the recent acts of destruction. Gus jeopardizes his life and career in bringing his old enemy to justice at last!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerben Cath
- Original Score
- Tony Baker
- Original Title
- Counter Measures
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Paragon Home Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerben Cath
Tony Baker
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Baker
Original Music Composer
Gerben Cath
Director
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What is Counter Measures about?
Monte Markham stars as the heroic pilot for Skycrane, a helicopter service whose missions are dangerous and exiting. A series of incidents such as dear poaching, bombings, and forest fires seem isolated to Gus (Markham), until they run into Bullwhip Johnson-a deadly adversary of Gus' from Vietnam. Johnson was known in Vietnam for running a drug and prostitution ring, and Gus is certain he is behind the recent acts of destruction. Gus jeopardizes his life and career in bringing his old enemy to justice at last!
Who directed Counter Measures?
Counter Measures was directed by Gerben Cath.
Who stars in Counter Measures?
The principal cast of Counter Measures includes Monte Markham, David Weatherley, Martin Howells, Kassie McLuskie, Norman Forsey.
When was Counter Measures released and how long is it?
Counter Measures was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Counter Measures?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Counter Measures was composed by Tony Baker.