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The Annihilators

  • 1985
  • R
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
765
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The Annihilators (1985)
ActionCrimeDrama

Upon his return from Vietnam, an ex-soldier finds his neighborhood has deteriorated badly, and is being terrorized by a vicious street gang. He calls some of his GI buddies, and together the... Read allUpon his return from Vietnam, an ex-soldier finds his neighborhood has deteriorated badly, and is being terrorized by a vicious street gang. He calls some of his GI buddies, and together they hatch a plan to get rid of the gang.Upon his return from Vietnam, an ex-soldier finds his neighborhood has deteriorated badly, and is being terrorized by a vicious street gang. He calls some of his GI buddies, and together they hatch a plan to get rid of the gang.

  • Director
    • Charles E. Sellier Jr.
  • Writer
    • Brian Russell
  • Stars
    • Jim Antonio
    • Sid Conrad
    • Gerrit Graham
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    765
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Charles E. Sellier Jr.
    • Writer
      • Brian Russell
    • Stars
      • Jim Antonio
      • Sid Conrad
      • Gerrit Graham
    • 21User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jim Antonio
    Jim Antonio
    • Lt. Hawkins
    Sid Conrad
    • Louie Nace
    Gerrit Graham
    Gerrit Graham
    • Ray Track
    Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
    Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
    • Garrett Floyd
    Paul Koslo
    Paul Koslo
    • Roy Boy Jagger
    Dennis Redfield
    Dennis Redfield
    • Joe Nace
    Christopher Stone
    Christopher Stone
    • Bill
    Andy Wood
    • Woody
    Bruce Evers
    • Jesse
    Millie Fisher
    • Marie
    Tom Harper
    • Doc
    Becky Harris
    • Woman Shopper
    Mimi Honce
    • Gertie
    Hugh Jarrett
    • Arthur
    John Lawhorn
    • Earl
    Charles Mann
    • Lawyer
    Denise Mickelbury
    • Marla Floyd
    Joshua Lee Patton
    • C. C.
    • (as Joshua Patton)
    • Director
      • Charles E. Sellier Jr.
    • Writer
      • Brian Russell
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    6HaemovoreRex

    Street justice - Hell yes!!!

    One of a fairly long line of generic vigilante action flicks to emerge post Death Wish, this as with most of the others of its ilk, proves to be highly satisfying stuff. The plot which is virtually identical to the earlier and slightly superior Kill Squad, has a group of Nam veterans setting out to avenge the death of one of their friends and cleaning up the streets of the vicious gangs that are terrorising the neighbourhood.

    The villains, led by a delightfully OTT Paul Koslo, are all wonderful 80's stereotypes of street thugs and crooks (ah, they just don't make cinematic scum like they used to!)

    One thing's for sure; you'll be guaranteed left cheering as each one of the main antagonists in this bite the dust in style at the hands of our heroes. Hell, it's almost enough to make one want to form a posse and kick some criminal butt!
    6Hey_Sweden

    Agreeable 80s trash.

    A quartet of men who were buddies during their time in 'Nam reunite in the 80s to avenge a fallen comrade, and clean up the streets of Atlanta. Currently, gangs are running amok, and it's up to our team of heroes to eradicate this criminal scum. The main baddie is a swaggering yet aged punk named Roy Boy Jagger (Paul Koslo, "The Omega Man"), while our title Annihilators are played by the likes of Christopher Stone ("The Howling"), Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs ('Welcome Back, Kotter'), Gerrit Graham ("Used Cars"), and Andy Wood ("Rambo: First Blood Part II").

    This oddball cast (also including Dennis Redfield ("Dead & Buried") and Jim Antonio ("Outbreak")) ensures this slight but amusing urban action flick some sort of cult status. It fits quite comfortably into that "vigilantes vs. gangs" genre that was popular in the 80s. ("Death Wish 3" and William Lustigs' "Vigilante" being other notable examples.) It is pretty cheesy, amateurish, and laughable at times, but it still manages to push some buttons, complete with some effectively brutal violence and shots of ladies' breasts.

    The actors are fun to watch, with the ever-amusing Graham in fine form as a guy who kisses the accounting profession goodbye in order to kick some gang members' posteriors. Stone is the cool-headed leader of the group, while Wood is established as a weak link given that he's descended into alcoholism. But this viewer would suggest that you watch this one basically for the late, great character actor Koslo, who sports an awesome hairdo, and threatens citizens while stalking the streets with flamethrower in hand. Roy Boy Jagger is simply a priceless character name.

    You've likely seen all this before, but there's still fun to be had here provided that you don't take "The Annihilators" seriously at all.

    Six out of 10.
    9mengels-845-984419

    Great stupid Action Flic from the 80ies

    Come on guys just 18 people reviewing this great funny movie ? This is a real great B Movie Gem from the 80ies. 1985 to be precise. The Actors are just the ones you expect... (not too bad) and the villains are sooooo bad :) you know what I mean. The movie is fun to watch and you always know what to expect... and that's why it is so funny. Great Dialogues and funny 80ie Action.You will have a great fun evening watching this mind numbing trash. Of course people with an artistic flavor please do NOT watch this stupid little flick. All others YEEEESSS :) Have fun
    Milpool

    Hilariously Inept Slice of Mid-'80's Tripe

    The Annihilators has got to be one of the most inept films I have ever seen. Filled to the brim with everything a bad action flick could ask for, this "film" seems to have the worst of everything going for it. From the dull, mindless plot surrounding a couple of Vietnam vets who decide to take up arms against a street gang (really original) to the "film's" ending, which comprises something like ten minutes of shooting where nobody gets shot, this flick will have you laughing out loud. Of all the films in my collection, this one shall never leave. Pricelessly stupid!
    5carapjuc

    Good for what it is

    I think this movie was hilarious simply because of how serious it was. from the heavy-handed acting to the comedically badly choreographed fight scenes, to the outlandish scenario to the completely unrealistic portrayal of city gang violence, this movie made me and my friends laugh our butts off. when Roy Boy shouts "YOU MOTHERRSSSS!!!" we couldn't stop laughing. the front of the box features a team of steroidal, rambo-type Vietnam soldiers wielding flamethrowers and assault rifles, and yet there is only maybe 5 minutes of Vietnam scenes in the movie. not to mention i never witnessed any real annihilation. maybe some destruction, a few murders, some depravity, but no annihilation. no sir. I'm not calling this a good movie. just an unintentionally hilarious time capsule of C-moviedom from the 80's. if you can find it, for god's sakes buy it. it's a good time.

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    • Trivia
      Shot in Atlanta (GA) at the same time as Chuck Norris' Invasion U.S.A. (1985). Several of the exterior locations were shared, as were some of the stunt men. They would work on "The Annihilators" during the day and then go over and work on "Invasion USA" at night.
    • Goofs
      Although during the movie there are shootouts, we never see bullet holes, most notably in the red panel van.
    • Alternate versions
      In the UK, to achieve an 18 rating, two seconds of footage was removed. The cuts were required to remove an instance of sexualized violence (sight of a bare-breasted woman being stabbed).
    • Connections
      Featured in Trailer Trauma (2016)

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    • Release date
      • January 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • City Commando
    • Filming locations
      • 2nd Street Tunnel between Hill and Figueroa, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Balcor Film Investors
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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