Stranglehold (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1994, Stranglehold is an action film directed by Cirio H. Santiago, running about 73 minutes. “Bare Hands. Fast Feet. Short Temper. Ryan Cooper needs no weapon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Deep inside the nation's top chemical weapons facility, a brilliant terrorist takes a Congresswoman hostage. The Navy can't stop him. The Air Force can't reach him. The Coast Guard can't kill him. Only one man can do the job: special agent Ryan Cooper. He's in a race against time to save the world, facing his greatest challenge yet!
Who’s in it. Stranglehold stars Jerry Trimble as Ryan Cooper, Jillian McWhirter as Helen Filmore, Vernon Wells as Gerald Richter and Jim Kelly as Executive #4, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Stranglehold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranglehold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranglehold 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 Stranglehold (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stranglehold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stranglehold worth watching?
- Stranglehold holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stranglehold?
- Stranglehold stars Jerry Trimble, Jillian McWhirter, Vernon Wells, Jim Kelly and Bob McFarland.
- When was Stranglehold released?
- Stranglehold was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.