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Broken Arrow
- Directed by: John Woo
- Starring: John Travolta, Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Delroy Lindo, Frank Whaley, Bob Gunton, Howie Long
- Genre: Action/Adventure
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Rating:
- Rating Reason: strong action violence and language
- Theater Release: 02/09/1996
- Video Release: 06/03/2003
- Run Time: 1hr 48min
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 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.
"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.
Production Notes
Released theatrically in the USA February 9, 1996. The film grossed a nuclear $69.3 million domestically.
Produced in association with WCG Entertainment.
"Broken Arrow" marked the film acting debut of TV commentator and former NFL football player, Howie Long.
The movie's budget was approximately $60 million.
Color by DeLuxe; in Panavision widescreen.
Additional credit: Brian Smrz (train stunt coordinator).
Rated BBFC 15 by the British Board of Film Classification.
Released theatrically in the USA February 9, 1996. The film grossed a nuclear $69.3 million domestically.
Produced in association with WCG Entertainment.
"Broken Arrow" marked the film acting debut of TV commentator and former NFL football player, Howie Long.
The movie's budget was approximately $60 million.
Color by DeLuxe; in Panavision widescreen.
Additional credit: Brian Smrz (train stunt coordinator).
Rated BBFC 15 by the British Board of Film Classification.
Reviews
"...[BROKEN ARROW] delivers the hippest action fun around....Director John Woo is in dazzling form..." (Rolling Stone)
"...A knockout beginning, gorgeous to the eye and a rush to the senses: very John Woo..." (Sight and Sound)
"...A long wrap-up full of moving-train mayhem culminates in the movie's most memorable shot..." -- 3 out of 4 stars (USA Today)
"...Audacious action scenes....Rewind...to savor the stunt work..." -- Rating: B+ (Entertainment Weekly)
"A virtually nonstop actioner that's heavy on imaginative destruction..." (Variety)
"...BROKEN ARROW packs an impressive wallop....[With] killer special effects..." (New York Times)
"...[Woo] is one of the most fluidly cinematic filmmakers working today, gifted with a thorough grasp of the mechanics of action..." (Los Angeles Times)
"...[BROKEN ARROW] delivers the hippest action fun around....Director John Woo is in dazzling form..." (Rolling Stone)
"...A knockout beginning, gorgeous to the eye and a rush to the senses: very John Woo..." (Sight and Sound)
"...A long wrap-up full of moving-train mayhem culminates in the movie's most memorable shot..." -- 3 out of 4 stars (USA Today)
"...Audacious action scenes....Rewind...to savor the stunt work..." -- Rating: B+ (Entertainment Weekly)
"A virtually nonstop actioner that's heavy on imaginative destruction..." (Variety)
"...BROKEN ARROW packs an impressive wallop....[With] killer special effects..." (New York Times)
"...[Woo] is one of the most fluidly cinematic filmmakers working today, gifted with a thorough grasp of the mechanics of action..." (Los Angeles Times)
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