description The Delta Force Overview
The Delta Force is a 1986 action film depicting an elite Special Operations Forces unit, based on the U.S. Army Delta Force. Featuring a cast including Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin, the movie draws inspiration from the TWA Flight 847 hijacking incident. It marks the beginning of a trilogy consisting of two sequels released in subsequent years.
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info The Delta Force Specifications
| Country | Israel |
| Year | 1986 |
help The Delta Force FAQ
What real event inspired The Delta Force?
The 1986 film draws on the June 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847, in which passengers were held by terrorists in Beirut. The movie turns that premise into a fictional rescue mission led by Major Scott McCoy. [American Film Institute](https://watch.afi.com/movie/the-delta-force)
Who plays the Delta Force commanders?
Chuck Norris plays Major Scott McCoy, the field operative called back for the mission, while Lee Marvin plays Colonel Nick Alexander. The film was released in 1986 and directed by Menahem Golan.
Is The Delta Force based on a real military unit?
The story uses the name and broad idea of the real U.S. Army Delta Force, but the characters and rescue plot are dramatized for an action movie. It is not a documentary account of the TWA 847 response.
What movies followed The Delta Force?
The franchise continued with Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection in 1990 and Delta Force 3: The Killing Game in 1991. Chuck Norris returned for the second film as Major Scott McCoy.
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