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While rescuing an American air crew captured by Mid-Eastern terrorists, Lieutenant Curran and his team of Navy SEALs discover evidence that the terrorists have come into possession of dangerous high-tech weapons. Written by
Marg Baskin <marg@asd.raytheon.ca>
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America's top secret weapon.
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Despite those named in the credits, the film went through another draft by
Kevin Jarre. In one draft, Hawkins (
Charlie Sheen) sacrifices himself to rescue Curran (
Michael Biehn), who ends up with the love interest. In another version, Curran is killed off rescuing some kids, and Hawkins and Claire Varrens (
Joanne Whalley) are left to mourn his passing. Also in one of those drafts, Curran is an accomplished boxer who squares off in a fight with Hawkins, who's into karate. The golf sequence in the film was a concession when the film's leads objected to a
Top Gun (1986)-style scene with knife-throwing contests and bikini bimbos.
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Goofs
Before the Seals parachute into the waters outside Lebanon, their planes take off from a base the on-screen text says is in "Northern Cyprus." Northern Cyprus has been controlled by Turkey since 1974 and does not have any American bases.
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Quotes
Hawkins:
What's he saying?
Leary:
Something about your mother.
[
Hawkins lowers his gun and slightly alters his aim, hitting the terrorist directly in the forehead with a well-aimed shot]
Hawkins:
NEVER talk about Mom...
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Mister Ed (1958)
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Soundtracks
The Dragon
Written and Produced by
Gowan (as Lawrence Gowan) /
Eddie Schwartz
Performed by
Gowan
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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While one can poke fun at Navy SEALS all day, the fact remains that it is a classic in modern military movies. Of course it's cheesy, and of course it's unrealistic at times, but I've known several SEALS who resemble these characters. The first half of the movie is great, especially the first 10 minutes. The second half drags a bit. Charlie Sheen and Michael Biehn are at their best. Bill Paxton, though under-used, shines as "God". The soundtrack is killer. I saw this movie several times at the theater, and the best time was when I saw it at Fort Bragg where the crowd erupted during the airdrop scene! I love this movie, despite it's obvious flaws.