The Delta Force
1986, English. Directed by Menahem Golan.
They don't negotiate with terrorists... they blow them away!
A 707 aircraft jetliner, en route from Athens to Rome and then to New York City, is hijacked by Lebanese terrorists, who demand that the pilot take them to Beirut. What the terrorists don't realize is that an elite team of commandos have been called in to eliminate all terrorists on the jetliner.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Menahem GolanDirector
- Chuck NorrisMajor Scott McCoy
- Lee MarvinColonel Nick Alexander
- Martin BalsamBen Kaplan
- Joey BishopHarry Goldman
- Robert ForsterAbdul
- Lainie KazanSylvia Goldman
- George KennedyFather O'Malley
- Hanna SchygullaIngrid
- Susan StrasbergDebra Levine
- Bo SvensonCapt. Campbell
- Robert VaughnGen. Woodbridge
- Shelley WintersEdie Kaplan
Details
- Released
- 14 February 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Menahem Golan, James Bruner
- Budget
- $9M
- Box office
- $18M
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What The Delta Force is based on
The Delta Force is based on a true story.
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The Delta Force: quick answers
What comes after The Delta Force?
Next in the series: Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection (1990) and Delta Force 3: The Killing Game (1991).
Is The Delta Force worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 555 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Delta Force?
The Delta Force runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does The Delta Force have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Delta Force. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Delta Force parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Delta Force is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Delta Force on?
The Delta Force is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Delta Force?
If you liked The Delta Force, try Behind Enemy Lines, Missing in Action, Land of Bad.
Who directed The Delta Force?
The Delta Force (1986) was directed by Menahem Golan and stars Chuck Norris, Lee Marvin, Martin Balsam.
What is The Delta Force based on?
The Delta Force is based on a true story.