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Dalton: Code of Vengeance II
Sequel to Code of Vengeance in which Vietnam vet-turned-loner David Dalton goes off this time in pursuit of his crazy former commanding officer and his trigger-happy paramilitary group, the New Patriots, who are planning a war against the U.S. Government, which they feel let them down in Vietnam.
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Plot Summary
A former police detective, still haunted by the unsolved murder of his partner, is drawn back into the criminal underworld. He must confront a dangerous drug cartel and a corrupt system to bring the killers to justice. His quest for vengeance puts him in constant peril, facing betrayal and overwhelming odds.
Critical Reception
Dalton: Code of Vengeance II was a low-budget action film that received little critical attention upon its release. It is generally considered a direct-to-video B-movie, notable only to dedicated fans of the genre for its gritty, albeit unpolished, execution. Audience reception was limited, with most viewers finding it a predictable and unremarkable entry in the action film landscape of the 1980s.
What Reviewers Say
Predictable plot with cliché characters.
Action sequences are rudimentary but present.
Low production values are evident throughout.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not readily available, but general audience sentiment for similar direct-to-video action films of this era tends to focus on a lack of sophisticated storytelling and technical execution.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in South Africa, leveraging its landscape and lower production costs for the direct-to-video market.
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