A 707 aircraft jetliner, en route from Athens to Rome and then to New York City, is hijacked by Lebanese terrorists, who demand that the pilot take them to Beirut. What the terrorists don't realize is that an elite team of commandos have been called in to eliminate all terrorists on the jetliner.
When a commercial airliner is hijacked by Lebanese terrorists and flown to Beirut, the elite Delta Force is called into action. Led by Colonel Nick Alexander, the team must rescue the American hostages, including a senator's daughter, from the clutches of the fanatical militants. The mission is fraught with danger as they face overwhelming odds and political complexities in a hostile territory.
The Delta Force received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, over-the-top action, and thin character development. However, it found a significant audience among fans of action films, particularly those who enjoyed Chuck Norris's signature martial arts and tough-guy persona. The film was a moderate box office success, performing better internationally than domestically.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its straightforward action and the charisma of Chuck Norris, finding it a satisfying, if unoriginal, entry in the action genre. Some viewers noted its dated special effects and perceived political undertones as drawbacks.
The film was originally intended to be released by Cannon Films with a different cast and plot, but after a real-life hijacking, the script was heavily rewritten and Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin were brought in.
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