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Chuck Norris as Scott McCoy, U.S. Army Delta Force commando

Beirut, Summer 1985

Film: The Delta Force
Release Date: February 14, 1986
Director: Menahem Golan
Costume Designer: Tami Mor

WARNING! Spoilers ahead!

Background

Following my latest post about air travel calamities, I’m now turning my focus to Menahem Golem’s action flick The Delta Force—released 40 years ago tomorrow on Valentine’s Day 1986. Inspired by the real-life hijacking of TWA Flight 847 the previous year, The Delta Force capitalized on Chuck Norris’ rising fame by featuring the actor as Scott McCoy, deputy commander of a U.S. Army Delta Force commando unit. Continue reading →