Commando(1985)
“Somewhere, somehow, someone's going to pay.”
Overview
John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army. With the help of a feisty stewardess and an old friend, Matrix has only a few hours to overcome his greatest challenge: finding his daughter before she's killed.
Director
Mark L. Lester
Studio
SLM Production Group
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$58M
Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger
as John Matrix
Rae Dawn Chong
as Cindy
Dan Hedaya
as Arius
Vernon Wells
as Bennett
James Olson
as Major General Franklin Kirby
David Patrick Kelly
as Sully
Alyssa Milano
as Jenny Matrix
Bill Duke
as Cooke
Drew Snyder
as Lawson
Sharon Wyatt
as Leslie
Michael Delano
as Forrestal
Bob Minor
as Jackson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$58M
Production Companies
SLM Production Group • Silver Pictures • 20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Commando?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Commando (1985).
What is Commando about?▼
John Matrix, the former leader of a special commando strike force that always got the toughest jobs done, is forced back into action when his young daughter is kidnapped. To find her, Matrix has to fight his way through an array of punks, killers, one of his former commandos, and a fully equipped private army. With the help of a feisty stewardess and an old friend, Matrix has only a few hours to overcome his greatest challenge: finding his daughter before she's killed.
Who directed Commando?▼
Commando was directed by Mark L. Lester and released in 1985. It is a action, adventure, thriller film.
How long is Commando?▼
Commando has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
Who stars in Commando?▼
The cast of Commando includes Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Matrix, Rae Dawn Chong as Cindy, Dan Hedaya as Arius, Vernon Wells as Bennett, James Olson as Major General Franklin Kirby and more.
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