Death Force (1978) — AI Story Visualization

Death Force (1978) Poster

Plot Analysis Summary

A betrayed soldier trains in samurai arts to dismantle a criminal syndicate and exact revenge on his former comrades.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Betrayal Ambush

Island Transformation

Return and Reconnaissance

Revenge and Resolution

James Iglehart is Doug Russell, an American who steals a shipment of gold in the Philippines with two Vietnam War buddies, who cut his throat and throw him overboard. Russell washes ashore an island inhabited by two Japanese soldiers stranded there since World War II. They nurse him back to health and he is taught martial arts and the art of the samurai. Back in the States, his treacherous pals, Marelli and Maghee, use their loot and viciousness to muscle their way into Los Angels mafia turf.

Directed by

Cirio H. Santiago

Key Cast

Rating: 5.1/10 (19 votes)