Product Details

• Actors: Chuck Norris, M. Emmet Walsh, David Tress, Lenore Kasdorf, James Hong
• Directors: Joseph Zito
• Writers: Arthur Silver, James Bruner, John Crowther, Lance Hool, Larry Levinson
• Producers: Avi Kleinberger
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
• VHS Release Date: July 8, 1994
• Run Time: 101 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301972759
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,770 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Through the idyllic but war-ridden jungles of Vietnam strides Chuck Norris as Braddock, one-man army, killing the enemy in droves with every gun burst, hauling wounded buddies to safety draped across his shoulders like sacks of wheat. He doesn't wear a helmet because clearly his head is not a particularly vulnerable area. As he leaps upon a vicious Vietcong who's brutally bayoneting a buddy of Braddock's, he plucks the rings from two hand grenades--and wakes from a recurring nightmare. Haunted by his memories, Braddock joins a delegation sent to Vietnam to negotiate for the return of missing-in-action prisoners of war (hence the movie's title, Missing in Action). But when the communist government accuses Braddock of war crimes, he fights back! It's all pretty preposterous--particularly the subtler absurdities, like when Braddock dresses entirely in stealthy ninjalike black except for his head, allowing his feathered blond locks to fly free--but fans of this kind of jingoistic action flick will find it satisfying enough. The fight scenes are frequent, if not particularly imaginative. Also featuring the great character actor M. Emmet Walsh as an old army buddy who helps Braddock out when the going gets tough. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars G.I. Joe with Kung-Fu Grip!, November 12, 2004

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Rob "Coolerking" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Missing in Action (DVD)

Let's get this straight: This ain't Shakespeare! This is sheer escapism for those of us who believe the NVA body count was not high enough. I've been rediscovering Chuck Norris movies lately (because they're cheap in the Blockbuster clearance bin) and I'm having a lot of fun. They're pure '80's schlock, but it's fun schlock, and delivers some no-nonsense commentary on the every-day guy (okay-Superevery-day guy) vs. the system.

Missing in Action has plenty of implausible action, but it sets up and sustains the tension very well. I spent quite a bit of the movie urging Braddick to "go,go GO!" from the edge of my seat. One thing it shares, unfortunately with some of the REALLY cheap knock-offs of the Rambo era is the length of the actor's hair. I know its the early '80's, but come on! Get a haircut for the flashback scenes! Somehow I can handle ONE guy killing an entire NVA battalion, but the hair-its GOT to be correct or its just not believable. True, I could nitpick this movie further, like when Braddick puts on a BLACK outfit to climb down a WHITE building so the guards don't see him, but let's look at the overall picture here: It delivers a good fantasy. Norris is at his peak as an action star and its a blast watching him kick, stab, and shoot his way through Vietnam. Put beer in hand, recline Lay-Z-Boy and enjoy!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great action movie!, April 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Missing in Action [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is one of the best action movies I have ever seen before (even though its a little old) because Vietnam war is a cool thing to base a movie on and the musical score was just the best thing. The action sequences and storyline was great, and it really is able to portray the events of Vietnam war very well. This movie will always be a great one.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great film, August 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Missing in Action [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I saw this film when it first came out in 1984. It is still one of my favorite martial arts films. Because of this film, I made a point of seeing all the other Colonel Braddock films. Solid action, a hero who overcomes impossible odds and risks himself for love of God, country, and fellow man. What a great movie!