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P.O.W. The Escape
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P.O.W. The Escape

1986-04-01 · 90 min · ★ 4.6

Action · War

Col. Cooper leads a group of American P.O.W.s, battling their way to freedom as Saigon falls to the Viet Cong.

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Directors
Gideon Amir
Production companies
Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,497,233

Top Cast

David CarradineDavid CarradineCol. James Cooper
Steve JamesSteve JamesJohnston
MakoMakoCapt. Vinh
Charles R. FloydSparks
Phillip BrockPhillip BrockAdams
Daniel DemorestThomas
Tony PierceTony PierceWaite
Steve FreedmanScott
James AchesonJames AchesonMcCoy
Rudy DanielsGen. Morgan
Ken MetcalfeGen. Weaver
Ken GloverTeague
Michael JamesVeteran Sergeant
Irma AlegreBar Girl
Estrella AntonioVietnamese Mother

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