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Commando 1985

“Somewhere, somehow, someone's going to pay.”

★ 6.7/10 · 3,182 votes R ActionAdventureThriller Released
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What is Commando?

"Commando" is a 1985 film that follows the story of a former leader of a special commando strike force. This individual, who led a team that completed difficult missions, is forced to take action when his daughter is taken.

Type
Film
Year
1985
Status
Released
Runtime
90 minutes
Release date
Oct 3, 1985
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
SLM Production Group, Silver Pictures, 20th Century Fox
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$57,500,000
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
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"Commando" is a 1985 film that follows the story of a former leader of a special commando strike force. This individual, who led a team that completed difficult missions, is forced to take action when his daughter is taken. To find her, he must navigate through various adversaries, including young punks, killers, one of his former team members, and a well-equipped private army. He receives assistance from a determined stewardess and an old acquaintance. The former leader has a limited amount of time to overcome his greatest challenge: locating his daughter before she is harmed. The film features a former commando leader facing a formidable task to rescue his daughter.

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Should you watch it?

“A former commando fights against a private army within a few hours to rescue his kidnapped daughter.”

Reasons to watch
  • features intense action sequences
  • stars arnold schwarzenegger in a classic role
Keep in mind
  • contains heavy violence and combat

Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes action films starring arnold schwarzenegger fighting through a private army.

The film is an action-packed thriller featuring intense combat and violence.

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Who is the main character of Commando?

The main character is John Matrix, a former leader of a special commando strike force.

What forces John Matrix back into action?

He is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped.

Who helps John Matrix on his mission?

He receives help from a feisty stewardess and an old friend.

How much time does John Matrix have to find his daughter?

He has only a few hours to find his daughter before she is killed.

Who directed the 1985 film Commando?

The film was directed by Mark L. Lester.