Deadly Force (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1983, Deadly Force is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Paul Aaron, running about 95 minutes. “When the cops won't, and the courts can't...Stoney Cooper will give you justice!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stoney Cooper, a former Los Angeles police officer, is at a low point in his life. Kicked off the force because of his anti-authority attitude, he now ekes out a living as a freelancer in New York. All this changes when the daughter of an old friend is killed by serial killer terrorizing L.A. Although almost nobody in his old home town is happy to see him back, Cooper pledges to bring the killer to justice before any more innocent people die.
Who’s in it. Deadly Force stars Wings Hauser as Stoney Cooper, Joyce Ingalls as Eddie Cooper, Paul Shenar as Joshua Adams and Al Ruscio as Sam Goodwin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Deadly Force has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Force 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 Deadly Force (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deadly Force change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deadly Force worth watching?
- Deadly Force holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadly Force?
- Deadly Force stars Wings Hauser, Joyce Ingalls, Paul Shenar, Al Ruscio and Arlen Dean Snyder.
- When was Deadly Force released?
- Deadly Force was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.