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Feature film — 1987

Death Before Dishonor (1987)

4.71h 31mDrama — Action

Gunnery Sergeant Burns reports for duty to an American Embassy in the Middle East. However due to the 'enlightened' views of the Ambassador, the marine security detachment he is in charge of is severely restricted in their functions and presence to avoid upsetting the host government. As a result, when terrorists attack the compound, they are able to kidnap hostages and escape with little opposition. Burns ignores the Ambassador's restrictions, and throws the rule books out the window, as he becomes a one man army in an attempt to rescue the hostages, and wipe out the terrorists.

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A high-signal pick with 19 votes.

MPI / Balcor Film Investors / Bima

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Director: Terry Leonard

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Cast & crew

Fred Dryer as Gunnery Sgt. Burns

Fred Dryer

Gunnery Sgt. Burns

Joseph Gian as Sgt. Manuel Ramirez

Joseph Gian

Sgt. Manuel Ramirez

Sasha Mitchell as Ruggieri

Sasha Mitchell

Ruggieri

Peter Parros as James

Peter Parros

James

Brian Keith as Col. Halloran

Brian Keith

Col. Halloran

Paul Winfield as Ambassador

Paul Winfield

Ambassador

Joanna Pacula as Elli

Joanna Pacula

Elli

Rockne Tarkington as Jihad

Rockne Tarkington

Jihad

D

Daniel Chodos

Amin

Chaim Jeraffi as Zabib

Chaim Jeraffi

Zabib

T

Tuvia Tavi

Elias

Mohammad Bakri as Gavril

Mohammad Bakri

Gavril

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