Jungle Rats

Jungle Rats

1988 · 93 min · ★ 6.3 · War, Action

The American army sets up a special force to free two American officers who were captured by the Vietcong in Vietnam in 1976.

Directed by Teddy Page · Written by Jim Gaines

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