The Delta Force (1986)
The Delta Force (1986)
The Delta Force (1986), directed by Menahem Golan, is a high-intensity military action film starring Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin. Inspired by real-life events, the film delivers a patriotic, explosive, and action-packed story about an elite commando unit taking on terrorists.
The plot follows a U.S. passenger plane hijacked by Lebanese terrorists, who take hostages and demand political concessions. As tensions rise, the U.S. government calls in The Delta Force, an elite military team led by Major Scott McCoy (Chuck Norris) and Colonel Nick Alexander (Lee Marvin). Their mission: rescue the hostages and eliminate the terrorists—by any means necessary.
The film’s first half focuses on the tense hostage situation, building suspense and showing the psychological torment of the captives. The second half explodes into pure action, with Chuck Norris going full-on commando, leading an assault with machine guns, motorcycles with rocket launchers, and hand-to-hand combat. The final rescue sequence is classic ’80s action—over-the-top yet immensely satisfying.
While The Delta Force is a thrill ride for action fans, it has its flaws. The dialogue is cliché, and the portrayal of villains is one-dimensional. Some moments feel overly patriotic, but that’s part of the film’s charm. Lee Marvin brings gravitas to the story, while Chuck Norris delivers his signature no-nonsense badassery.
Overall, The Delta Force is an entertaining military action movie, perfect for fans of ’80s war films and Chuck Norris-style justice.
