Enjoy the Show! _______________________ I Believe all media should be enjoyed ______________________ So here is a classic! _______________________ Title: Code Name: Zebra Director: Joe Tornatore Producers: Joe Kauffman, Pac-West Cinema Group Screenwriters: Joe Tornatore, Robert Leon, Annette Lombardi Cinematography: Thomas F. Denove, Billy Dickson, Robert Maxwell Editing: Ed Hansen, Michael Kahn Music: Charles Bernstein (as Charles Alden) Studios: Pac-West Cinema Group Distributor: Trans World Entertainment Runtime: 96 minutes Language: English Country of Origin: United States Format: Color Sound: Mono Release Date: 1984 (U.S. release) Status: Not public domain Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Vetsploitation --- Cast: Mike Lane as Carmine Longo Timothy Brown as Jim Bob Cougar James Mitchum as Lieutenant Dan Joe Dante as Lieutenant Claymore Deana Jurgens as Betsy Frank Sinatra Jr. as Salvatore Moreno Robert Z'Dar as Earl Lovington Richard X. Slattery as Charlie DeSantis Rockne Tarkington as Earl Lovington Anthony Caruso as Salvatore Moreno Stafford Morgan as Sergeant Stangman Clay Tanner as Lieutenant Claymore Tony Cristino as Willie Mario Milano as Peter David Ankrum as Art Buddy Ochoa as Larry Patrick Strong as Nick Bernard Tierman as Ernie --- Synopsis: Code Name: Zebra centers on a group of Vietnam War veterans who, disillusioned by the rampant crime in Los Angeles, form a vigilante squad known as the Zebra Force. Led by the enigmatic Lieutenant Dan, they embark on a mission to dismantle organized crime syndicates, targeting drug dealers and the Mafia. Their actions draw the ire of mafia hitman Carmine Longo, who seeks vengeance against the Zebra Force. As tensions escalate, the line between justice and revenge blurs, culminating in a series of explosive confrontations. --- Production Notes: Alternate Titles: The film is also known as The Zebra Force and Commando Zebra in various international markets. Filming Locations: Shot primarily in Los Angeles, California. Sequel: A follow-up film titled Code Name: Zebra was released in 1987, continuing the saga of the Zebra Force. --- Themes & Analysis: Vigilantism: The film explores the moral complexities of taking the law into one's own hands. Post-War Disillusionment: Reflects the challenges faced by Vietnam veterans reintegrating into society. Justice vs. Revenge: Questions the ethical boundaries between seeking justice and personal vendettas. --- Reception & Legacy: Critical Response: The film received mixed reviews, with some praising its action sequences while others criticized its narrative coherence. Cult Status: Over time, Code Name: Zebra has garnered a cult following among fans of 1980s action cinema and vetsploitation films. Availability: The film was not released theatrically but found its audience through home video and late-night television broadcasts. --- Trivia: Frank Sinatra Jr.'s Role: Notably, Frank Sinatra Jr. appears in the film, adding a unique element to the cast. Robert Z'Dar's Early Appearance: Features one of the early roles of Robert Z'Dar, who would later gain fame for his role in the Maniac Cop series. _______________________ Thank you for watching — feel free to like, comment, and subscribe for more classic movies and other content that might be of interest. _______________________ #PublicDomain #PublicDomainMovies #ClassicMovies #FreeMovies #VintageMovies #RetroCinema #OldMovies #FullMovie #MovieNight #FreeToWatch #ClassicCinema #MovieLovers #CinemaHistory #FilmHistory #TimelessMovies #MustWatch #OldSchoolCinema #CultClassic #HiddenGems #NowPlaying #GoldenAgeOfCinema #MoviesOnline #WatchFree #ClassicHollywood #RetroMovies #PublicDomainFilm #FreeFilm #ClassicEntertainment #WatchNow #StreamingFree #MovieArchive #HistoricCinema #LegendaryMovies #FilmBuff #MovieBuff #IndependentCinema #ClassicAdventure #VintageFilm #OldSchoolMovies #ReliveTheClassics #PublicDomainCinema #TimelessClassics #CinematicTreasures #GoldenOldies #MovieClassics #RetroFilm #ClassicScreen #OldMovieNight #CinemaLovers