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Broken Arrow

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Broken Arrow (1996)

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Reviews Counted:660

Fresh:362

Rotten:298

Average Rating:5.4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: "Broken arrow" is a military term for a nuclear warhead that has been stolen -- and villainous Air Force pilot Vic Deakins (John Travolta) has done just that. In fact, he's pilfered TWO bombs, in... "Broken arrow" is a military term for a nuclear warhead that has been stolen -- and villainous Air Force pilot Vic Deakins (John Travolta) has done just that. In fact, he's pilfered TWO bombs, in an effort to extract a huge amount of cash from the government in exchange for their safe return. However, there's a fly in the ambitious thief's ointment: Riley Hale (Christian Slater), Vic's former co-pilot, whom Vic thought he had killed when he robbed the bombs. Helping Riley is gutsy female Park Ranger Terry Carmichael (Samantha Mathis). Together the duo uses all the artillery, ammo, vehicles, and gumption they can muster, as they risk life and limb to thwart Vic and his vile gang. Hong Kong action specialist John Woo propels the film through trains, Humvees, exploding helicopters and more. [More]

Starring: John Travolta, Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Delroy Lindo

Starring: John Travolta, Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Delroy Lindo, Frank Whaley, Bob Gunton, Howie Long

Director: John Woo

Director: John Woo
Screenwriter: Graham Yost
Producer: Bill Badalato, Terence Chang, Mark Gordon
Composer: Hans Zimmer

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