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Search and Destroy

1979-07-05 · 92 min · ★ 7.1

Action · Thriller · War

The hunter becomes the prey as a Vietnam veteran (Perry King) tries to ferret out the real culprit after being tagged as the prime suspect in the murders of his former Army pals.

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Directors
William Fruet
Production companies
Barry & Enright Productions, Film Ventures International, Montoro Productions Ltd.
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Perry KingPerry KingKip Moore
Don StroudDon StroudBuddy Grant
Tisa FarrowTisa FarrowKate Barchel
George KennedyGeorge KennedyAnthony Fusqua
Tony SheerFrank Malone
Rummy BishopRummy BishopErnie Cappel
Daniel BuccosSinclair
Rob GarrisonRob GarrisonR.J.
John KerrJohn KerrMacPherson
Géza KovácsGéza KovácsFontaine
Bill StarrFloyd Gentry
Kirk McOllKatella
Jong Soo ParkAssassin
Philip AkinPhilip AkinRosie Washington

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