The Devastator (film)
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| Directed by | Cirio H. Santiago |
| Written by | Joseph Zucchero |
| Distributed by | Concorde Pictures |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Countries | United States Philippines |
| Language | English |
The Devastator is a 1986 American-Philippine film starring Rick Hill and Katt Shea directed by Cirio H. Santiago. The film was also known as The Destroyers.[1]
Premise
[edit]A Vietnam veteran investigates the death of his former commanding officer in a small Californian town. He soon discovers his old friend was involved in a local crime syndicate who dominate the down. The gangsters attack the veteran, who then returns with some of his former comrades to take revenge.
Cast
[edit]- Rick Hill as Deacon Porter
- Katt Shea as Audrey
- Crofton Hardester as Carey
- Terrence O'Hara as Spencer
- Bill McLaughlin as Bartlett
- Kaz Garas as Sheriff
- Jack S. Daniels as Ox
- Steve Rogers as Reese
- Debbie Brooks as Elaine
Production
[edit]Rick Hill and Katt Shea had previously appeared in Deathstalker. The film was shot on location in Los Angeles.
Release
[edit]It was one of the first eight films distributed by Roger Corman's new company, Concorde Pictures, along with Wizards of the Lost Kingdom, Naked Vengeance, Wheels of Fire, Loose Screws (Screwballs II), School Spirit, Barbarian Queen, and Streetwalkin’.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Vietnam war films : over 600 feature, made-for-TV, pilot, and short movies, 1939-1992, from the United States, Vietnam, France, Belgium, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa, Great Britain, and other countries. 1994. p. 114.
- ^ Koetting, Christopher T. (2013). Mind warp! : the fantastic true story of Roger Corman's New World Pictures. p. 234.
External links
[edit]- The Devastator at IMDb
- The Devastator at Letterbox DVD
- The Devastator at Action Elite