Aug. 2, 2024

#113 - "The Delta Force" (1986) with Gerry D & Chris Adams

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80's Flick Flashback

Ever wondered what happens when real-life events inspire Hollywood action? Step into 1986, a time when high-octane, patriotic thrillers ruled the big screen. In this 80s action flick, we witness an elite military team led by none other than Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin, taking on a hijacking crisis with rocket-powered bravery and martial arts skill. Based loosely on actual events, this film blended explosive action with a tension-filled storyline that may not have broken box office records, but entertained countless viewers who discovered it on cable and VHS. So assemble the team, get on your rocket-firing motorcycle and don’t miss the plane as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Chris Adams from "Retro Life 4 You" Podcast and Gerry D from "Totally Rad Christmas" Podcast discuss “The Delta Force” from 1986 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.

 

Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover on this episode:

  • There were plans to produce a line of Delta Force action figures and vehicles that unfortunately for toy collectors everywhere never made it past the prototype stage. But a board game based on the movie called “The Delta Force: America’s New Heroes” was released in 1986 by Fun Designs.

 

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, BoxOfficeMojo

https://www.bulletproofaction.com/2021/06/15/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-delta-force/#google_vignette

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Gerry D

Host of Totally Rad Christmas podcast

Creator and host of TRC, Gerry D loves all things ‘80s and Christmas, so naturally he mashed them up to start his own show! He works at Decorator’s Warehouse, the largest Christmas store in Texas. His favorite Christmas presents from his childhood were the Super Powers Batmobile, Castle Grayskull, Voltron, and Mega Man 2 for the NES! Something like that.

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Chris Adams

Podcast Host

Hi! I am Chris Adams, host of the retro movie podcast Retro Life 4 You: Movies & More. I am a huge fans of everything 80's and 90's from the movies to the tv shows to the music, toys & more.

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