
Feature film — 1987
Death Before Dishonor (1987)
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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Director: Terry Leonard
On screen
Cast & crew

Fred Dryer
Gunnery Sgt. Burns

Joseph Gian
Sgt. Manuel Ramirez

Sasha Mitchell
Ruggieri

Peter Parros
James

Brian Keith
Col. Halloran

Paul Winfield
Ambassador

Joanna Pacula
Elli

Rockne Tarkington
Jihad
Daniel Chodos
Amin

Chaim Jeraffi
Zabib
Tuvia Tavi
Elias

Mohammad Bakri
Gavril
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