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Las Vegas showgirls trade sequins for M16s in this psychotronic rescue romp.

HELL SQUAD

When diplomacy fails, the showgirls take the stage... armed and dangerous.

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

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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Quick Answer

What is Hell Squad about?

Hell Squad is a 1986 American action-comedy thriller directed by Kenneth Hartford about Las Vegas showgirls who undergo commando training to rescue a diplomat's kidnapped son from terrorists.

Programmer's Pick

Who needs special forces when you have rhinestones and synchronized bathing? Hell Squad turns the action genre on its head by sending Vegas showgirls into the line of fire—armed with M16s and plenty of attitude.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

When a U.S. diplomat's son is kidnapped by Arab terrorists, the rescue mission falls into the hands of an unlikely squad: nine Las Vegas showgirls. Tasked with retrieving nuclear secrets and saving the hostage, these women swap their costumes for uniforms and get a crash course in commando tactics. Between bouts of group training and even more frequent group baths, the showgirls must use their distraction skills to infiltrate the enemy and carry out their mission. With plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor and a dose of exploitation flair, this film blends absurdity with action for a unique take on the rescue genre.

Details & Specs

Director
Kenneth Hartford
Release
1986
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
United States of America
Genres
Action, Comedy, Thriller, War
Also Known As
Commando Girls

Cast & Crew

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Director: Kenneth Hartford
BS Bainbridge Scott Jan Marvin Miller Marvin Miller The Sheik GH Glen Hartford Jack Kimberly Baucum Kimberly Baucum Member of Squad MP Madeline Parquette Member of Squad Walter Cox Walter Cox Jim William Bryant William Bryant Nightclub owner FR Frank Romano Drill sergeant Jennifer West Jennifer West Ann Phillip Rhee Phillip Rhee Karate Fighter Toni Alessandrini Toni Alessandrini Nightclub Waitress Joyce Mandel Joyce Mandel Mary (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Showgirl Commando Training

Watch Las Vegas performers swap their feather boas for firearms as they undergo military drills in pursuit of justice.

Psychotronic Exploitation Flair

The film leans into its psychotronic roots, blending camp, action, and cheeky nudity for a truly offbeat experience.

Over-the-Top Terrorist Plot

Middle Eastern villains, nuclear secrets, and a kidnap plot set the stage for a parody-infused action rescue.

Las Vegas Glam Meets Battlefield

Expect plenty of glitz, glam, and group bathtubs—rarely has a war zone looked this fabulous.

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Threat File

Trigger

Kidnapping of diplomat's son

Threat

Arab terrorists seeking nuclear secrets

Effect

Hostage situation and risk of nuclear secrets theft

Setting

Las Vegas and the Middle East

Questions from the Vault

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? +

You can watch Hell Squad on SassyFlix.

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