

A Force of One
1979-06-01 · 90 min · ★ 4.9
Karate champion Matt Logan is enlisted by the police to train officers in self-defense after narcotics agents are killed by an assailant using the martial arts.
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Production details
- Directors
- Paul Aaron
- Production companies
- American Cinema Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,500,000
- Revenue
- USD 20,166,000
Top Cast
Jennifer O'NeillMandy Rust
Chuck NorrisMatt Logan
Clu GulagerDunne
Ron O'NealRollins
Bill WallaceSparks
Eric LaneuvilleCharlie Logan
James Whitmore Jr.Moskowitz
Clint RitchieMelrose
Pepe SernaOrlando
Raymond VitteNewton
Taylor LacherBishop
Lisa JamesHarriet
Chu Chu MalaveRudy
Eugene ButlerMurphy
Charles CyphersDr. Eppis
Aaron NorrisAnderson
Rick PrietoRodriquez
Donnie WilliamsJosh LawrenceTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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