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Delta Force 2 
Theatrical release posterDirected by Aaron Norris Produced by Golan-Globus Written by Lee Reynolds Starring Chuck Norris
Billy Drago
John P. Ryan
Richard Jaeckel
Paul Perri
Mark MargolisMusic by Frédéric Talgorn Cinematography João Fernandes Editing by Michael J. Duthie Distributed by Cannon Film Distributors Release date(s) August 24, 1990 U.S. release Running time 111 minutes Country United States Language English Box office $6,698,361 (US)[1] Delta Force 2 (also known as Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection and Delta Force 2: Operation Stranglehold) is a 1990 action film, and a sequel to the Chuck Norris film, The Delta Force (1986), also starring Norris as Maj. Scott McCoy. In this film, McCoy leads his Delta team in to save the people of San Carlos, and more importantly, the people of America from drugs.[2]
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Plot
Colombian drug lord Ramon Cota (Billy Drago), the richest drug kingpin in the world, controls the cocaine industry with an iron fist. His drugs pour steadily into America, corrupting the country's youth and causing a feud between the D.E.A and San Carlos, Cota's country of origin.
The film's prologue takes place during Carnaval in Rio De Janeiro, as an undercover task force led by several DEA agents conduct surveillance on a private party that Cota is attending (similar to a Mardi Gras ball); however, the surveillance team is ambushed by Cota's hitmen (masquerading as street dancers).
The DEA enlists the support of the U.S. Army's Delta Force in order to infiltrate San Carlos instead of sending DEA agents due to the massacre in Rio - like the first film, there is an undercover agent within Cota's drug cartel (this time, a DEA agent playing a role similar to that of the Israeli Mossad agent posing as a priest in the first film).
Colonel Scott McCoy (Chuck Norris) and his partner, Major Bobby Chavez (Paul Perri), bring Cota to court (the Delta team pose as airline passengers while Cota is en route to Geneva, Switzerland to deposit his drug money in a Swiss bank account). Unfortunately, their efforts amount to nothing as Cota is easily able to post bail and escape.
Unable to contain his rage, Chavez furiously lashes out at Cota in court. Cota decides to strike at Chavez by having Chavez's pregnant wife and 13-year-old brother killed.
Out on a personal mission of vengeance, Chavez is captured by Cota's forces and is tortured and killed. When three DEA agents attempt to go in and bring Cota and his army down, they are taken hostage, and are to be executed.
McCoy leads Delta Force in to rescue the hostages. Under the guise of a surveillance mission, the team fly across San Carlos. They then deviate from the agreed flight plan and head south. The chopper then lands and deploys troops to attack and destroy cocaine production facilities in the area. Meanwhile, McCoy sneaks into Cota's compound to rescue the DEA hostages and capture Cota. But after releasing the prisoners McCoy is captured by Cota. He is then placed in a chamber that will be filled with toxic gas. But as McCoy starts to die, General Taylor arrives in his heavily-armed gunship. Rockets destroy Cota's residence, allowing McCoy to break through the chamber's shattered glass.
With the help of DEA Agent Page, they place Cota in his own armored limousine and escape. Cota's bodyguards pursue the vehicle to a village, but just as McCoy is about to be overrun Taylor arrives with Delta Force. McCoy chases Cota through the jungle during the fighting. After the drug lord kills a villager who wanted revenge for the murder of her family, McCoy arrives and beats him. Cota then tries to goad McCoy into killing him, knowing he is wanted alive.
But as Taylor orders ropes to be lowered from the helicopter for the pick up, the last few of Cota's men make a final bid to rescue their boss. One of them swings his machete but only manages to partially cut Cota's rope before the helicopter heads back to the American carrier fleet. Hanging beneath the chopper, Cota continues to goad McCoy about his invulnerability, saying that once in court he will walk free again. But just as he assures McCoy he is going to have him killed, his rope snaps. Prompting McCoy to wryly observe, "Not today, asshole!".
The film ends as the drug baron falls thousands of feet to his death.
Cast
- Chuck Norris as Col. Scott McCoy
- Billy Drago as Ramon Cota
- John P. Ryan as General Taylor
- Richard Jaeckel as DEA Agent John Page
- Paul Perri as Maj. Bobby Chavez
- Begoña Plaza as Quiquina Esquintla (as Begonia Plaza)
- Héctor Mercado as Miguel (as Hector Mercado)
- Mark Margolis as Gen. Olmedo
Reception
Delta Force 2 made $1.85 million in its first week ranking 6th overall.[3]
However, it was poorly received by critics. the film draw major criticism on the low production values, tacky b-movie script, bad acting, little in common with his predecessor, stock of clichés, and using similar plot elemets from Norris' other film Missing in Action.[4][5][6][7]
Helicopter accident
On May 16th, 1989 a helicopter crash on set killed four crew members and the pilot.[8][9][10]
Production notes
Although set principally in South America, these scenes were shot near Tagaytay City, Philippines.
References
- ^ "Delta Force 2". Box Office Mojo. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=deltaforce2.htm. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- ^ Smith, Sid (1990-08-26). "It's serious stuff Don't ever tell Norris he makes `cartoon-level' films". Chicago Tribune. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1990-08-26/entertainment/9003110835_1_delta-force-billy-drago-villain. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
- ^ Fox, David J. (1990-08-28). "WEEKEND BOX OFFICE : 'Darkman' Shines Among New Releases". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1990-08-28/entertainment/ca-114_1_box-office. Retrieved 2011-01-01.
- ^ Thomas, Kevin (1990-08-29). "Chuck Norris Returns With 'Delta Force 2'". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1990-08-29/entertainment/ca-250_1_delta-force. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
- ^ "Chuck Norris Takes On Cartel In `Delta Force Ii`". Chicago Tribune. 1990-04-05. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1990-04-05/features/9001290148_1_cocaine-cartel-chuck-norris-eastern-europe. Retrieved 2010-10-27.
- ^ "Delta Force 2". Entertainment Weekly. http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,318099,00.html. Retrieved 2010-12-07.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (1990-08-25). "Review/Films; The Invincible Hero Who Hardly Growls". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/1990/08/25/movies/review-films-the-invincible-hero-who-hardly-growls.html. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
- ^ http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/node/9517
- ^ http://articles.latimes.com/1995-12-20/local/me-16096_1_movie-sets
- ^ http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,306208,00.html
External links
Films directed by Aaron Norris 1980s Braddock: Missing in Action III (1988) · Platoon Leader (1988)1990s Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection (1990) · The Hitman (1991) · Sidekicks (1993) · Hellbound (1994) · Top Dog (1995) · Forest Warrior (1996)Categories:- American films
- English-language films
- 1990 films
- Golan-Globus films
- Sequel films
- American action films
- Films set in Colombia
- 1990s action films
- Films shot in the Philippines
- Films directed by Aaron Norris
- Films set in a fictional South American country
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