Chuck Norris dedicated the film to his younger brother, Wieland , who was killed in action in Vietnam in 1970. Cast and Crew Colonel James Braddock Chuck Norris Jack "Tuck" Tucker M. Emmet Walsh Senator Porter David Tress Lenore Kasdorf General Trau James Hong Legacy and Reception
Missing in Action and its prequel, Missing in Action 2: The Beginning , were filmed back-to-back. Originally, the producers intended to release the prequel first, but after seeing the footage, they decided the second film was more commercially viable and released it as the first installment.
: A prequel detailing Braddock's years in the POW camp. Missing in Action 1984.avi
When official diplomatic efforts are stymied by Vietnamese treachery and denials, Braddock takes matters into his own hands. He travels to Thailand to recruit an old Army friend turned black-market kingpin, (played by M. Emmet Walsh ), and launches a daring, unofficial mission into the jungle to liberate the prisoners and bring them home. Production and Development
The film's concept was inspired by an early 1983 treatment for Rambo: First Blood Part II written by James Cameron that was circulating in Hollywood. Cannon Films rushed Missing in Action into production to release it before the Rambo sequel hit theaters. Chuck Norris dedicated the film to his younger
One Man Against an Army: A Look Back at Missing in Action (1984)
Despite being criticized by reviewers as "xenophobic" and "amateurish," the film was a massive commercial success, grossing over on a budget of roughly $2–$4 million. It spawned two follow-up films: Originally, the producers intended to release the prequel
: A sequel where Braddock returns to Vietnam to rescue his wife and son. Missing in Action (1984) - Plot - IMDb