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Seven Vietnam vets reunite for a martial arts-fueled mission of revenge in 1980s Los Angeles.

KILL SQUAD

12 Hands… 12 Feet… 24 Reasons To Die!

1982 · 1h 25m · R · Action / Drama · IMDB TMDB

A wealthy business man is a victim of an assault and is shot and wheelchair bound while his wife is gang raped and murdered. He then assembles his motley squad of Vietnam buddies to kung fu their way to revenge and get those muthas back.

Quick Answer

What is Kill Squad about?

Kill Squad is a 1982 American action drama film directed by Patrick G. Donahue about a group of Vietnam War veterans who reunite to seek revenge after one of their own is left paralyzed and his wife is murdered during a violent home invasion.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your revenge served with a side of high-kicking, low-budget mayhem, Kill Squad delivers. Where else do Vietnam vets trade flashbacks, fists, and flying kicks while sporting some serious 1980s style? This is grindhouse justice, straight from the dojo.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Kill Squad sets its sights on gritty 1980s revenge with a distinctly martial arts twist. After a brutal home invasion leaves Joseph Lawrence paralyzed and mourning his murdered wife, he calls on Larry Pearson to rally their old Vietnam War squad. Bound by loyalty forged in wartime captivity—where Joseph once risked his life on a land mine for the others—these seven ex-soldiers, now scattered, quickly reunite to help their comrade. Leveraging their combat and kung fu prowess, the team prepares to take on the criminals responsible, believing a rival business owner may be behind the attack. The film blends action, drama, and martial arts, channeling the era's appetite for ex-military justice and kinetic brawls.

Details & Specs

Director
Patrick G. Donahue
Writer
Patrick G. Donahue
Release
1982
Runtime
1h 25m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Drama

Why Cult

Martial Arts Action

Expect a steady stream of kung fu and karate as Vietnam vets use their fists and feet to chase down vengeance.

Vietnam Vet Reunion

The squad's shared POW past and instant loyalty add a layer of brotherhood to the action, raising the stakes for every showdown.

Blaxploitation Flavor

Tagged as blaxploitation, Kill Squad brings diverse casting and genre attitude to its no-nonsense payback plot.

Independent 80s Style

Shot with indie grit, this film embraces 1980s exploitation tropes—including surprise endings and wild action set pieces.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Kill Squad released? +

Kill Squad was released in 1982.

Who directed Kill Squad? +

Kill Squad was directed by Patrick G. Donahue.

How long is Kill Squad? +

Kill Squad has a runtime of 85 minutes.

What genre is Kill Squad? +

Kill Squad is an action drama film.

Where can I watch Kill Squad? +

You can watch Kill Squad on SassyFlix.

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