The Devastator

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The Devastator

1986

1h 19m

5.1(9 votes)

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This war's in your own backyard. Violent warfare erupts in Northern California when Vietnam vet Deacon Porter reassembles his Combat Strike Force to avenge the death of a commanding officer.

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8 featured cast members

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Rick Hill

Deacon Porter

Katt Shea

Audrey

Terrence O'Hara

Spencer

Bill McLaughlin

Bartlett

Kaz Garas

Sheriff

Crofton Hardester

Carey

Jack S. Daniels

Steve Rogers

Reese / Thug

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Directed by: Cirio H. Santiago
Written by: Joseph Zucchero
Produced by: Ginny Nugent
Cirio H. Santiago

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