Death Before Dishonor (1987)
Gunnery Sergeant Burns reports for duty to an American Embassy in the Middle East. However due to the 'enlightened' views of the Ambassador, the marine security detachment he is in charge of is severely restricted in their functions and presence to avoid upsetting the host government. As a result, when terrorists attack the compound, they are able to kidnap hostages and escape with little opposition. Burns ignores the Ambassador's restrictions, and throws the rule books out the window, as he becomes a one man army in an attempt to rescue the hostages, and wipe out the terrorists.
Director: Terry Leonard
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Fred Dryer as Gunnery Sgt. Burns |
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Joseph Gian as Sgt. Manuel Ramirez |
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Sasha Mitchell as Ruggieri |
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Peter Parros as James |
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Brian Keith as Col. Halloran |
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Paul Winfield as Ambassador |
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Joanna Pacula as Elli |
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Rockne Tarkington as Jihad |
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Daniel Chodos as Amin |
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Chaim Jeraffi as Zabib |
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Tuvia Tavi as Elias |
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Mohammad Bakri as Gavril |
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Kasey Walker as Maude Winter |
| Editing | Steve Mirkovich | Editor |
| Writing | John Gatliff | Writer |
| Directing | Terry Leonard | Director |
| Production | Michael McLean | Casting |
| Production | Lawrence Kubik | Producer |
| Production | April Webster | Casting |
| Camera | Don Burgess | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Brian May | Original Music Composer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Don Angier | Makeup Artist |