Elite commandos, dazzling gadgets, and an international showdown in the desert.
MEGAFORCE
Deeds not Words
Megaforce is an elite multi-national military unit that does the jobs that individual governments wont. When the peaceful Republic of Sardun in under threat from their more aggressive neighbour the beautiful Major Zara and General Byrne-White see the help of Ace Hunter and Megaforce.
Quick Answer
Megaforce is a 1982 Hong Kong/United States action, adventure, and science fiction film directed by Hal Needham about an elite multinational military unit called MegaForce who are enlisted to thwart the aggression of Gamibia against the peaceful Republic of Sardun.
Programmer's Pick
Megaforce is the kind of film where a rainbow of jumpsuits and a fleet of gadget-packed motorcycles count as military strategy. Come for the PG-rated explosions, stay for the bandanas, skydiving, and an electronic music score that’s all bombast and bravado.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Hal Needham
- Writers
- Bob Kachler, James Whittaker, Albert S. Ruddy, Andre Morgan, Hal Needham
- Release
- 1982
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Country
- Hong Kong, United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Why This Matters
Directed by former stuntman Hal Needham, this 1982 action film is notable for its high-profile cast and for being nominated for three Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, after its poor critical and box office reception.
Cast & Crew
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From rocket-powered motorcycles to souped-up attack vehicles, MegaForce delivers a parade of sci-fi machinery in the name of world peace.
Bandanas, jumpsuits, and a secret base set the tone for this over-the-top multinational strike force.
The MegaForce unit brings together soldiers from around the globe, including a scientist, a commander, and an ambitious major.
The soundtrack pulses with synthesizer energy, underscoring the film’s penchant for futuristic flair.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Megaforce? +
Megaforce was directed by Hal Needham.
How long is Megaforce? +
Megaforce has a runtime of 99 minutes.
What genre is Megaforce? +
Megaforce is an action, adventure, and science fiction film.
Where can I watch Megaforce? +
You can watch Megaforce on SassyFlix.
What makes the MegaForce unit unique in their world? +
MegaForce is an elite, secret multinational military organization that operates advanced technology and vehicles, undertaking missions that individual governments will not.