On this day, February 14, 1986, The Delta Force premiered in theaters, delivering intense action and military heroics. Directed by Menahem Golan, the film starred Chuck Norris as Major Scott McCoy, a fearless Delta Force operative, alongside an ensemble cast that included Lee Marvin, Kim Delaney, and Shelley Winters.
Inspired by real-life events, The Delta Force was loosely based on the 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847. The film followed an elite U.S. military unit tasked with rescuing hostages from a terrorist-controlled plane. Packed with high-stakes action sequences, explosive combat scenes, and Chuck Norris’ signature martial arts moves, the movie became a hit among action fans.
Despite mixed critical reception, The Delta Force performed well at the box office, grossing $17.7 million on a $9 million budget. It became one of the most well-known Cannon Films productions of the 80s and later spawned multiple sequels. The film’s patriotic themes and high-octane action solidified its place as a cult favorite in Chuck Norris’ legendary filmography.
Fun fact: This was Lee Marvin’s final film role before his passing in 1987. He played Colonel Nick Alexander, the leader of the Delta Force team.
Trivia question: What 1983 Chuck Norris film also featured him as a military operative taking on terrorists?
Inspired by real-life events, The Delta Force was loosely based on the 1985 hijacking of TWA Flight 847. The film followed an elite U.S. military unit tasked with rescuing hostages from a terrorist-controlled plane. Packed with high-stakes action sequences, explosive combat scenes, and Chuck Norris’ signature martial arts moves, the movie became a hit among action fans.
Despite mixed critical reception, The Delta Force performed well at the box office, grossing $17.7 million on a $9 million budget. It became one of the most well-known Cannon Films productions of the 80s and later spawned multiple sequels. The film’s patriotic themes and high-octane action solidified its place as a cult favorite in Chuck Norris’ legendary filmography.
Fun fact: This was Lee Marvin’s final film role before his passing in 1987. He played Colonel Nick Alexander, the leader of the Delta Force team.
Trivia question: What 1983 Chuck Norris film also featured him as a military operative taking on terrorists?
