A betrayed agent, a deadly cartel, and a female commando's relentless mission south of the border.
COMMANDO SQUAD
An American narcotics agent takes her squad to Mexico, where she must break up a drug-smuggling gang that has also kidnapped her boyfriend.
Quick Answer
Commando Squad is a 1987 American action-drama film directed by Fred Olen Ray about a female CIA operative who leads a rescue mission into Mexico to stop a drug-smuggling gang after her ex-partner is captured.
Programmer's Pick
Fred Olen Ray hands Kathy Shower a custom acid-blade and the keys to an explosive 1980s Mexico. Sid Haig and William Smith add the right cult flavor to this south-of-the-border shootout. For fans of midnight action with a feminist twist, this squad brings the heat.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
Kat Withers, a CIA agent, takes command of the rescue mission, making her a standout heroine in a genre often dominated by men.
The film pits the heroes against Morgan, a former DEA agent who has crossed to the dark side to lead the cartel, adding a personal edge to the conflict.
Expect some creative hardware, including an acid-soaked blade specially designed for Kat’s mission, upping the stakes on both sides.
With cult icons like Sid Haig, William Smith, and Kathy Shower, the lineup is a B-movie dream team.
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Who directed Commando Squad? +
Commando Squad was directed by Fred Olen Ray.
How long is Commando Squad? +
Commando Squad has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Commando Squad? +
Commando Squad is an action and drama film.
Where can I watch Commando Squad? +
Commando Squad is available to watch on SassyFlix.
What role does the acid-soaked blade play in Kat Withers' mission? +
Kat Withers receives an experimental knife equipped with an acid-soaked blade specifically to aid her rescue mission and as a personal weapon against Morgan.
