Code Name Vengeance
Their mission: Rescue. Their weapon: Bieler
R 1987 · 92 min · ★ 4.9 · Action, Adventure, Thriller
Soldier of fortune, Monroe Bieler, is sent to dole out some American-style justice when the wife and child of an African president are kidnapped by terrorists.
Directed by David Winters · Written by Tony Palmer
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Shannon Tweed Sam -
Robert Ginty Monroe Bieler -
Don Gordon Harry Applegate -
Cameron Mitchell Dutch -
Kevin Brophy Chuck -
James Ryan Tabrak - G Graham Armitage Forrest (uncredited)
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Lynita Crofford Helen Cooper (uncredited) - A Anne Curteis Doctor's wife (uncredited)
- U Usha Khan Queen (uncredited)
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