Attack Force Z
Director: Tim Burstall
Actors: John Phillip Law, Mel Gibson, Sam Neill
PlotA team of elite commandos from the Australian Z Special Force is deployed on a top-secret mission during World War II in the South Pacific. Their objective is to rescue the crew of a downed American plane before the Japanese forces can capture them. As they infiltrate enemy territory, they must navigate through dense jungles and hostile villages. The mission turns out to be more complicated than initially thought when the team discovers new, unexpected challenges. Trust and survival are pushed to their limits as they develop strategies to overcome obstacle after obstacle in their perilous journey.
The unit encounters resistance from the local populace who are wary of aiding strangers against the Japanese occupation. Faced with mounting tension, the commandos negotiate a fragile alliance with local resistance fighters, all while battling time, nature, and a persistent enemy. Loyalties are tested as the team is forced into difficult moral decisions, ensuring that focus on their mission never wavers. The mission unfolds with relentless intensity while danger lurks at every corner, propelling each team member to confront personal and professional trials in the pursuit of their goal.
Writers: Roger Marshall
Release Date: 01 Jun 1982
Runtime: 84 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: Australia, Taiwan
Language: English, Japanese, Mandarin
Home Video Reviews
Attack Force Z’s new Blu-ray from Umbrella Entertainment presents significant visual and audio improvements despite the film's inherent flaws. RECOMMENDED.
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