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Cobra Mission
Ten years after the end of the war in Vietnam, four ex-Marines decide to return to S.E. Asia to investigate reports of American POWs still being held there. These four include Roger, whose daughter's just been married, the unemployed James, Mark, who's quit his job at an Arizona roadside tavern, and Richard, recently a patient at a mental hospital. In the jungles of S.E. Asia they discover American POWs but also find out about a U.S. Government plot to keep this knowledge a secret.
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Plot Summary
A group of elite commandos is sent deep into the Cambodian jungle on a dangerous mission to rescue a downed pilot. Facing treacherous terrain, relentless Viet Cong patrols, and the ever-present threat of booby traps, the soldiers must rely on their training and each other to survive. Their objective becomes even more critical when they discover the pilot is carrying vital intelligence that could change the course of the war.
Critical Reception
Cobra Mission is a typical 1980s action film, often categorized as an "exploitation" or "B-movie" with a straightforward plot and ample violence. It garnered a niche following among fans of low-budget action and war films of the era, though it was largely overlooked by mainstream critics.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its relentless action sequences and military-style combat.
Criticized for its thin plot and predictable narrative.
Seen as a staple of late-80s direct-to-video action cinema.
Google audience: Audience reception for Cobra Mission is mixed, with many viewers appreciating its unpretentious action and straightforward approach. However, others found the film to be derivative and lacking in originality, typical of many action films from its release period.
Fun Fact
Despite its title and theme, the film was primarily shot in the Philippines, a common location for low-budget action films to simulate Southeast Asian locales due to cost-effectiveness.
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