Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except
Originally released in 1985. Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except is a crime/action film. directed by Josh Becker. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Brian Schulz, Robert Rickman, and John Manfredi
Synopsis
Vietnam, 1969. War is Hell. For Marine Sergeant Jack Stryker, however, Hell is just the beginning. Trapped outside a Viet Cong village, Stryker takes two bullets to the leg. Sent home from the war, he discovers his ex-girlfriend has been kidnapped by a religious cult with a vicious Manson-like leader. Stryker teams up with some marine friends to form an assassination squad and annihilate the gang of crazed killers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (29 votes)
Budget
$20
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Brian Schulz
as Sgt. Jack Stryker
Robert Rickman
as Sgt. Walker J. Jackson
John Manfredi
as 2nd Lt. David Miller
Timothy Patrick Quill
as LCpl. Tim Tyler
Sam Raimi
as Cult Leader
Cheryl Hausen
as Sally
Perry Mallette
as Otis
Ted Raimi
as Chain Man
Scott Spiegel
as Pin Cushion
Josh Becker
as Crushed Hood / Shot Cult Leader (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20
Production Companies
- Renaissance Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except about?
Vietnam, 1969. War is Hell. For Marine Sergeant Jack Stryker, however, Hell is just the beginning. Trapped outside a Viet Cong village, Stryker takes two bullets to the leg. Sent home from the w...
Who directed Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except?
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except was directed by Josh Becker.
How long is Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except?
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except released?
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except was released on October 13, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except?
The main cast of Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except includes Brian Schulz, Robert Rickman, John Manfredi, Timothy Patrick Quill, Sam Raimi.