Death Force (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1978, Death Force is an action, drama, crime and war film directed by Cirio H. Santiago, running about 110 minutes. “Beaten, Betrayed and Bustin' Loose!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Leon Isaac Kennedy is Doug Russell, an American who steals a shipment of gold in the Philippines with two Vietnam War buddies, who cut his throat and throw him overboard. Russell washes ashore an island inhabited by two Japanese soldiers stranded there since World War II. They nurse him back to health and he is taught martial arts and the art of the samurai. Back in the States, his treacherous pals, Marelli and Maghee, use their loot and viciousness to muscle their way into Los Angels mafia turf.
Who’s in it. Death Force stars Leon Isaac Kennedy as McGee, James Iglehart as Doug Russell, Jayne Kennedy as Maria Russell and Carmen Argenziano as Morelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Death Force has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death 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 Death Force (1978)?
- In US, Death Force is available to stream on Troma NOW and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Force worth watching?
- Death Force holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Force?
- Death Force stars Leon Isaac Kennedy, James Iglehart, Jayne Kennedy, Carmen Argenziano and Joe Mari Avellana.
- When was Death Force released?
- Death Force was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.