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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