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A senator’s daughter leads a group of armed friends on a cross-border rescue against a ruthless cartel.

NIGHTFORCE

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1987 · 1h 27m · R · Action · IMDB TMDB

Carla is devastated when her friend is kidnapped by a Mexican cartel. After going to her father, a U.S. Senator, she gets her friends, and arms, to cross the border for a rescue mission.

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What is Nightforce about?

Nightforce is a 1987 American action film directed by Lawrence D. Foldes about a senator’s daughter who rallies her friends for an armed rescue mission after her friend is kidnapped by a Mexican cartel.

Programmer's Pick

Linda Blair trading in Exorcist trauma for jungle warfare? That’s Nightforce in a nutshell. Expect a full-throttle 1980s B-action ride where a senator’s daughter and her friends turn into DIY commandos, all wrapped up with synths and shirtless bravado.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Nightforce kicks off when Carla, played by Linda Blair, is shaken by the kidnapping of her close friend by a Mexican cartel. Turning to her father—a U.S. Senator—proves fruitless, so Carla bands together with her friends, arms up, and sets out across the border to wage a personal rescue operation. These American youths transform themselves into an unlikely squad of commandos, plunging into Central America’s danger zones to save a kidnapped ambassador’s daughter. With an unapologetic B-movie spirit, the film mixes high-stakes action, youthful bravado, and a dose of 1980s exploitation, promising a wild blend of vigilante justice and gun-toting camaraderie.

Details & Specs

Director
Lawrence D. Foldes
Writers
Michael Engel, Russell W. Colgin, Don O'Melveny
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action
Also Known As
雌雄突擊隊, Night Fighters, A Patrulha da Noite, Night Force (original title)

Cast & Crew

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Director: Lawrence D. Foldes Writers: Michael Engel +2 more
Linda Blair Linda Blair Carla James Van Patten James Van Patten Steve Worthington Richard Lynch Richard Lynch Bishop Chad McQueen Chad McQueen Henry DR Dean R. Miller Eddie James Wilder James Wilder Mack Claudia Udy Claudia Udy Christy Hansen Cameron Mitchell Cameron Mitchell Sen. Adam Hansen ME Mitchell Edmonds Det. Buchanan Bob McCracken Bob McCracken Mike Collins Barry Lynch Barry Lynch Bob's Law Partner Kathleen Kinmont Kathleen Kinmont Cindy

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Why Cult

Female Action Lead

Linda Blair takes the reins as Carla, leading her own rescue team in a rare 1980s action heroine role.

Cartel Rescue Mission

The plot is driven by a high-stakes, cross-border raid on a Mexican cartel to save a kidnapped friend.

B-Movie Exploitation

Nightforce leans into R-rated territory with nudity, violence, and all the wild hallmarks of 1980s exploitation cinema.

Synth Theme Song

The action is scored with a synth theme song, even sung by a cast member during the end credits.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Nightforce released? +

Nightforce was released in 1987.

Who directed Nightforce? +

Nightforce was directed by Lawrence D. Foldes.

How long is Nightforce? +

Nightforce has a runtime of 87 minutes.

What genre is Nightforce? +

Nightforce is classified as an action film.

Where can I watch Nightforce? +

You can watch Nightforce on SassyFlix.

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