Death Before Dishonor
Seen it?1987 | 91 min | Drama, Action
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Terry Leonard
- Fred DryerGunnery Sgt. Burns
- Joseph GianSgt. Manuel Ramirez
- Sasha MitchellRuggieri
- Peter ParrosJames
- Brian KeithCol. Halloran
- Paul WinfieldAmbassador
- Joanna PaculaElli
- Rockne TarkingtonJihad
- Daniel ChodosAmin
- Chaim JeraffiZabib