Good Guys Wear Black (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1978, Good Guys Wear Black is an action film directed by Ted Post, running about 95 minutes. “Chuck Norris is John T. Booker and Booker is fighting back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The former leader of a commando rescue attempt into Vietnam tries to discover why his squad members are being murdered, one-by-one, after the war is over.
Who’s in it. Good Guys Wear Black stars Chuck Norris as John T. Booker, Anne Archer as Margaret, Lloyd Haynes as Murray Saunders and James Franciscus as Conrad Morgan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Good Guys Wear Black has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $18.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good Guys Wear Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Guys Wear Black 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 Good Guys Wear Black (1978)?
- In US, Good Guys Wear Black is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Good Guys Wear Black worth watching?
- Good Guys Wear Black holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Good Guys Wear Black?
- Good Guys Wear Black stars Chuck Norris, Anne Archer, Lloyd Haynes, James Franciscus and Dana Andrews.
- When was Good Guys Wear Black released?
- Good Guys Wear Black was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.