Striker (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1987, Striker is an action film directed by Enzo G. Castellari, running about 90 minutes. “Unpredictable. Unbeatable. The ultimate freedom fighter.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Slade is hired to rescue a journalist named Frank Morris from a Sandinista prison in Nicaragua. He teams with Marta, a local woman, to carry out this mission, but then he's captured, tortured, and forced to deal with the fact that he's been betrayed.
Who’s in it. Striker stars Frank Zagarino as John Slade, Melonee Rodgers as Marta, John Steiner as Kariasin and Werner Pochath as Houtman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Striker has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Striker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Striker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Striker (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Striker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Striker worth watching?
- Striker holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Striker?
- Striker stars Frank Zagarino, Melonee Rodgers, John Steiner, Werner Pochath and Pierre Agostino.
- When was Striker released?
- Striker was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.