Megaforce (1982)

User Rating:

2.4/10   

Director:

Hal Needham

Writers:

Bob Kachler (story)
Andre Morgan (writer)

Release Date:

25 June 1982 (USA)

Genre:

Sci-Fi | Action

Tagline:

When the force was with them, NO-ONE stood a chance!

Plot:

Story about a rapid deployment defence unit that is called into action whenever freedom is threatened.

Plot Keywords:

Dictator | Military | Dune Buggy | Hologram | Motorcycle

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Barry Bostwick	...	Commander Ace Hunter
Michael Beck	...	Dallas
Persis Khambatta	...	Major Zara
Edward Mulhare	...	General Byrne-White
Ralph Wilcox	...	Zac
Henry Silva	...	Guerera
George Furth	...	Prof. Eggstrum
J. Víctor López	...	Lopez
Michael Carman	...	Anton
Bobby Bass	...	Motorcycle Driver
Robert Fuller	...	Pilot
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ray Hill	...	Tank Commander
Samir Kamoun	...	Aide
Evan C. Kim	...	Suki
Mike Kulcsar	...	Ivan (as Michael Kulcsar)
Roger Lowe	...	Chauffeur
Youssef Merhi	...	Radio Operator
Anthony Pena	...	Sixkiller (as Anthony Penya)

Also Known As:

Mega Force (Philippines: English title)

Runtime:

99 min

Country:

USA | Hong Kong

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Canada:G (Nova Scotia/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Iceland:L | Australia:G | Finland:K-16 | Norway:12 | UK:PG | USA:PG | Germany:BPjM Restricted

Filming Locations:

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Company:

Golden Harvest Company

Trivia:

The "missiles" were actually model rockets manufactured by a company in Raytown, Missouri. The filmmakers were so impressed with their accuracy over distance that they restaged some of the battle scenes to take advantage of this.

Goofs:

Continuity: Byrne-White's arm is/isn't resting on the top of the car door as he waits in the desert.

Quotes:

Ace Hunter: Oh, I just wanted to say good-bye and remind you that the good guys always win, even in the eighties.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007) (V)

Soundtrack:

Megaforce

I contributed to this turkey.........

One of the first jobs I ever had was with a catering company. Imagine how thrilled we were to be hired on for the on-location filming of "Megaforce"! Everyone involved seemed confident that it was going to be a smash summer hit. Watching this being filmed at Nevada's Dry Lake, it did seem like something monumentous was in the making, but nobody could have imagined just how negative a reaction "Megaforce" was going to receive. I almost didn't want to see it, but curiosity got the better of me and I did. Truthfully, I don't think it's nearly as horrible as many make it out to be...but certainly not good either. There's enough vehicle stunts and weapons futurismo to keep 12 year olds very entertained...and I think that may be exactly what Hal Needham intended for this project. ...and I hope everyone on the set of this enjoyed the food...