Dead Aim (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1987, Dead Aim is an action and crime film directed by William Vanderkloot, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. Ed Marinaro is Malcolm "Mace" Douglas, a street-tough detective who's out for justice-no matter what the cost. While investigating the mysterious suicidal heroin overdoses of four beautiful exotic dancers, Mace puts together the pieces of a deadly puzzle, infiltrating a violent ring of shadowy drug and weapons dealers, Mace methodically tracks a serial killer (Rick Washburn) with murderous ties to a ruthless foreign diplomat (Harry Goz). Mace won't stop until he gets some answers. The FBI and KGB have them, but now they're talking back with bullets.

Who’s in it. Dead Aim stars Ed Marinaro as Malcolm 'MACE' Douglas, Darrell Larson as Mark Cain, Cassandra Gava as Amber and Isaac Hayes as Jamal, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Dead Aim has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Aim page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dead Aim 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 Dead Aim (1987)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Aim change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Dead Aim worth watching?
Dead Aim holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dead Aim?
Dead Aim stars Ed Marinaro, Darrell Larson, Cassandra Gava, Isaac Hayes and John Hancock.
When was Dead Aim released?
Dead Aim was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.