---
title: "Shocktroop"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shocktroop-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 192823
imdb_id: "tt0206290"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shocktroop (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shocktroop-1989

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Shocktroop" (1989).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Shocktroop.
Year: 1989 (Source 1, 2, 4, 5) / 1988 (Source 6 - note discrepancy, but the prompt asks for an overview of "Shocktroop (1989)").
Release Date: 05/11/1989 (US) (Source 1).
Genre: Action (Source 1).
Runtime: 1h 57m (Source 1).
Director: J. Christian Ingvordsen (Source 4, 6).
Cast: Danny Aiello, Lyle Alzado, J. Christian Ingvordsen, John Weiner (Source 6).
Synopsis: The special commando Delta Force is sent behind the line of fire into the terrain of the enemy. Their mission goal is to destroy a base where the enemies prepare a new weapon: a combat helicopter.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: J. Christian Ingvordsen

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Danny Aiello** as *John Cunningham*
- **Lyle Alzado** as *General Orlorf*
- **J. Christian Ingvordsen** as *Frank White*
- **Steven Kaman** as *Colonel Kotchev (as Sven Nuvo)*
- **John Weiner** as *Achmed (as John Rano)*
- **Johnny Stumper** as *Simpson*
- **Danny Kuchuck** as *Kahleel (as Oliver Daniels)*
- **Dan Lutsky** as *Karl Lutz*
- **Charles Kay-Hune** as *Kevin McDonaugh*
- **Joe Ambrose** as *General Parker*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Shocktroop online?
Shocktroop is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Plex, Plex Channel, Cineverse. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Shocktroop worth watching?
Shocktroop holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Shocktroop and when was it released?
Shocktroop is a feature film with a runtime of 117 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Shocktroop?
Shocktroop was directed by J. Christian Ingvordsen.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shocktroop — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/192823)
- [Shocktroop (1989) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/192823-shocktroop/cast)
- [Shocktroop (1989) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/shocktroop/credits)
- [‎Shocktroop (1989) directed by J. Christian Ingvordsen ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/shocktroop/cast/)
- [Shocktroop (1989) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/shocktroop/1089012/credits/)
- [Shocktroop (1988) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206290/)

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