---
title: "Forced Vengeance"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/forced-vengeance-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 32065
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Forced Vengeance (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/forced-vengeance-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Forced Vengeance is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Thriller, Drama. Produced and broadcast by SLM Production Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A casino guard becomes a relentless weapon against a Hong Kong mob."

### Why Watch
- High-octane action sequences
- Atmospheric Hong Kong and Macau settings
- Directed by James Fargo

### Caveats & Content Note
- At 90 minutes, the film offers a concise, sometimes rushed narrative
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains violent confrontations and mature themes, suited for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, gritty, fast-paced, noir

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Fargo
- **Networks / Studios**: SLM Production Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chuck Norris** as *Josh Randall*
- **Mary Louise Weller** as *Claire Bonner*
- **David Opatoshu** as *Sam Paschal*
- **Michael Cavanaugh** as *Stan Raimondi*
- **Camila Griggs** as *Joy Paschal*
- **Seiji Sakaguchi** as *Kam*
- **Frank Michael Liu** as *David Paschal*
- **Bob Minor** as *LeRoy Nicely*
- **Lloyd Kino** as *Inspector Chen*
- **Leigh Hamilton** as *Sally Tennant*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Forced Vengeance?
James Fargo directed the film.

### Q: When was Forced Vengeance released?
It was released in the United States on July 30, 1982.

### Q: What genre does Forced Vengeance belong to?
It is classified as an action, adventure, thriller, and drama film.

### Q: Where was Forced Vengeance filmed?
Filming took place in the Crown Colony of Hong Kong and Portuguese Macau.

### Q: Who wrote the screenplay for Forced Vengeance?
The screenplay was written by Franklin Thompson and James Fargo.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Forced Vengeance — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/32065)
- [Forced Vengeance - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forced_Vengeance)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*