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McBain (film)

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Wikipedia article




'McBain' is a 1991 American action war film written and directed by James Glickenhaus, and starring Christopher Walken as the title character, alongside Michael Ironside and Mara Conchita Alonso.

Plot



An ex-soldier reunites his old army buddies in order to get revenge on the Colombian dictator who killed his old friend, a freedom fighter.

Cast



* Christopher Walken as Bobby McBain

* Michael Ironside as Frank Bruce

* Steve James as Eastland

* Mara Conchita Alonso as Christina Santos

* Victor Argo as El Presidente

* Thomas G. Waites as Gill

* Chick Vennera as Roberto Santos

* Jay Patterson as Dalton

* Forrest Compton as President Flynn

* Luis Guzmn as Papo

* Dick Boccelli as John Gambotti

Production



'McBain' was originally the name of an action movie character on the animated sitcom 'The Simpsons' played by an analogue of Arnold Schwarzenegger. His appearance on 'The Simpsons' predated the release of the film, and apart from the name, the film has no relation to the character.

Reception



The film took in less than $500,000 at the box office in the United States.

Re-releases



The movie was released on videocassette in the United States in 1992 by MCA/Universal Home Video and in Canada that same year by C/FP Video. Goodtimes released the budget tape of the movie some years later. Synapse Films stated an intention to release 'McBain' on Blu Ray from a newly restored 2K transfer. Rifftrax released a video on demand version of the movie on January 25, 2013, including the running mocking commentary by stars of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' including Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett.

References




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