Commando (1985)

6.7R90 minDirector: Mark L. Lester

1985 American action film by Mark L. Lester

Commando is a 1985 American action film directed by Mark L. Lester and produced by Joel Silver. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rae Dawn Chong and follows the retired United States Army Special Forces colonel who attempts to find his abducted daughter at the hands of his former subordinates. The musical score was composed by James Horner.

Commando was released in the United States on October 4, 1985, where it received praise for the action sequences and humor. The film became a commercial success at the box office and was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Special Effects, but lost to Back to the Future.

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What is Commando about?
Commando (1985) — A retired special agent named John Matrix led an elite unit and has left the armed forces to live in a secluded mountain home with his daughter Jenny. But now he is forced out of retirement when his daughter is kidnapped by a band of thugs intent on revenge! Unbeknownst to Matrix
Is Commando based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Commando scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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