Force: Five
Force: Five is a 1981 film directed by Robert Clouse. It stars Joe Lewis and Bong Soo Han,[1] and is a loose remake of the 1976 Jim Kelly action film Hot Potato.
| Force: Five | |
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| Directed by | Robert Clouse |
| Starring | Joe Lewis |
Release date | July 17, 1981 |
Running time | 96 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
A top government agent assembles a force of five martial arts experts to carry out a near-impossible assignment. They must topple the corrupt organization behind one of the world's most wealthy and powerful religious leaders.
Cast
- Joe Lewis as Jim Martin
- Bong Soo Han as Rev. Rhee
- Sonny Barnes as Lockjaw
- Richard Norton as Ezekiel
- Benny Urquidez as Billy Ortega
- Amanda Wyss as Cindy Lester (as Mandy Wyss)
- Joe Corley (uncredited)[2]
Review
"...Enough violent grunt and kick interludes to please....[The] talent looks good in the fight scenes..." Variety - Lor. (07/08/1991)
Video Release
On February 11, 2014, Scorpion Releasing released Force: Five on DVD.
References
- "Bong Soo Han, 73; grand master of hapkido won film fans for martial arts". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-01-22.
- "Not Just A Lot Of Kicks". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2011-01-22.
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