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Las Vegas showgirls swap sequins for camo in a campy, cleavage-forward commando caper.

HELL SQUAD

1986 · 1h 27m · R · Action / Comedy / Thriller / War

When the son of a U.S. diplomat is kidnapped by Arab terrorists, a friend of the victim's family turns to an unlikely group of heroines: a troupe of Las Vegas showgirls. The buxom beauties undergo commando training to save the day -- in between frequent group baths -- and organize a rescue operation.

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What is Hell Squad about?

Hell Squad is a 1986 American action comedy thriller directed by Kenneth Hartford about nine Las Vegas showgirls recruited to rescue a diplomat's kidnapped son from Arab terrorists.

Synopsis

Nine Las Vegas showgirls are chosen to go fight terrorists in the Middle East (by distracting them?) in this under-par action drama with some nudity and sexual encounters. The son of a diplomat has been kidnapped by Arabs -- as usual cast in the role of villains -- who want to get their hands on the secrets for constructing a special nuclear weapon. It is the mission of the showgirls, should they accept it, to rescue the hostage, get a tan, and jump into that large shared bathtub as often as they can.
Details & Specs
Director
Kenneth Hartford
Release
1986
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Action, Comedy, Thriller, War
Also Known As
Commando Girls

Why Cult

Showgirl Commandos

Nine Las Vegas showgirls are put through commando training and sent on a rescue mission, blending sequins with special ops.

Psychotronic Exploitation

Tagged as psychotronic and exploitation, the film delivers on nudity, sexual encounters, and a proudly offbeat premise.

Bubble Bath Bonding

The squad's penchant for group baths adds campy, cheeky interludes between the action set-pieces.

Vintage '80s B-Movie

A product of 1986 with all the wild energy, questionable politics, and independent flair the decade’s B-cinema had to offer.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Hell Squad about? +

Hell Squad is about a group of Las Vegas showgirls who are recruited to rescue the kidnapped son of a U.S. diplomat from Arab terrorists by undergoing commando training and mounting a daring operation.

When was Hell Squad released? +

Hell Squad was released in 1986.

Who directed Hell Squad? +

Hell Squad was directed by Kenneth Hartford.

How long is Hell Squad? +

Hell Squad has a runtime of 87 minutes.

What genre is Hell Squad? +

Hell Squad is an action, comedy, thriller, and war film.

Where can I watch Hell Squad? +

Hell Squad is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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