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Airwolf: The Movie

Airwolf: The Movie

Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 1984

Airwolf is capable of supersonic speeds, invisible to radar and armed with ultra state-of-the-art hardware. Airwolf is the most awesome aerial weapon ever developed. When the helicopter is stolen by Libyan mercenaries, Michael Archangel, Project director for the CIA, enlists the help of Vietnam veteran Stringfellow Hawke and his closest friend Dominic Santini, to attempt to recover the Airwolf. The mission throws them into the midst of Middle Eastern violence and destruction, where they come face to face with danger, romance and intrigue in their battle to re-possess the deadliest aerial weapon ever used.

Movie details

Airwolf: The Movie

1984 Action · Adventure · Science Fiction 1h 25m

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5.9 / 10

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Airwolf is capable of supersonic speeds, invisible to radar and armed with ultra state-of-the-art hardware. Airwolf is the most awesome aerial weapon ever developed. When the helicopter is stolen by Libyan mercenaries, Michael Archangel, Project director for the CIA, enlists the help of Vietnam veteran Stringfellow Hawke and his closest friend Dominic Santini, to attempt to recover the Airwolf. The mission throws them into the midst of Middle Eastern violence and destruction, where they come face to face with danger, romance and intrigue in their battle to re-possess the deadliest aerial weapon ever used.

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Directed by

Donald P. Bellisario

Written by

Donald P. Bellisario

Jan-Michael Vincent

Jan-Michael Vincent

Stringfellow Hawke

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Dominic Santini

Alex Cord

Alex Cord

Michael Coldsmith Briggs III

David Hemmings

David Hemmings

Dr. Charles Henry Moffet

Belinda Bauer

Belinda Bauer

Gabrielle Ademaur

Deborah Pratt

Deborah Pratt

Marella

Eugene Roche

Eugene Roche

Senator William Dietz

Court is in session

Put Airwolf: The Movie on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.