May 04, 1984 ken wahl is greatlooking and very photogenic, though his mumbling and his streetwise manner make him an unlikely choice for the million ayear surgeon of the screenplay. Watch free movies online content is updated daily and always free. Antiterrorist leader ken wahl second from right and his commandos attempt to save the world from nuclear blackmail in the soldier. Actor 16 wiseguy tv movie 1996 vinnie terranova search for grace. The soldier is in austria to track down a kgb agent named dracha klaus kinski, who only has a few minutes of screen time and who is rumored to have turned down a role in raiders of the lost ark so he could appear in.
A great show indeed and full of great actors yet ken wahl carried it and was the reason for tuning in. Alongside his mother, young jack visits his late fathers grave. Macho hero ken wahl despite his good looks failed to impress critics unfortunately. An antiterrorista prewiseguy ken wahl and his team set out to thwart a soviet plot to detonate a nuclear device in the oil fields of the middle east. Soldiers of the queen or gallant soldiers, popular names for the galinsoga plant. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
Although somewhat early in his career, this film showed that ken wahl could carry a movie on his own and that he had a good future in acting. With greg allen, tim bensch, jude rodda, brittany rachelle smith. Ken wahl, archives watch hot english movies free online. She was reserve senior lieutenant of military counter intelligence on very low, regiment level interpreter. The soldier 1982 ken wahl wants to listen to music, the. Buy the soldier poster movie 11x17 ken wahl klaus kinski william prince alberta watson. Watch the soldier 1982 ken wahl wants to listen to music, the ninja doesnt.
The latest news on all things 4k ultra hd, bluray and gear. Original soundtrack for the movie the soldier with ken wahl, klaus kinski, steve james. Tangerine dream provided the score after a heist on an american plutonium transport by rogue kgb agents, the governments of the world receive a threat that the saudi oil fields will be hit with a nuclear explosion, thereby destroying 50% of the worlds petroleum supplies for the next. Meanwhile, mcpike is having a hard time working with his young boss, who feels terranova and mcpike are. The film was shot on location in buffalo and new york city, new york, west berlin, and. The soldier is a relentless thrill ride loaded with some of cinemas most unusual and dangerous stunts. While the soldier 1982 offered his first leading role in an action pic, wahl fared no better, delivering a rather onenote wooden performance. The soldier 1982 where to watch it streaming online. I have been waiting for over 30 years for a dvd of this movie. Girl in this movie damn reminds me my former 1989 girl friend. In 1979, ken was set to be a walkon in director philip kaufmans movie the wanderers, and kaufman spotted a talent and cast him in the the. Its the sixt starring role for the 24yearold actor who, only a few years ago, was working in a chicago gas station. For a long time, ive believed that the films of writerdirectorproducer james glickenhaus often.
May 19, 2018 rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. With lisa hartman, ken wahl, richard masur, suzzanne douglas. A severe injury in 1992 effectively ended his acting career. The soldier by james glickenhaus james glickenhaus, ken. Ken is an actor, best known for his television and film appearances throughout the 1980s to the 1990s. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Ken wahl stars in james glickenhauss ultimate arthouse action flick the. In 1979, ken was set to be a walkon in director philip kaufmans movie. The soldier by james glickenhaus james glickenhaus, ken wahl. Soldier course, a complete course of brickwork laid on end vertically, with the narrow side. Vinnie terranova is back, foiling a staged kidnaping of computer mogul paul callendars son in order to probe possible inside information brokering. The soldier end title music by tangerine dream youtube. When he wanders off alone, he encounters a uniformed stranger who imparts wisdom jack wont soon forget.
A woman haunted by disturbing flashbacks discovers through hypnotherapy that she and her boyfriend led parallel lives with a doomed couple from 1927. It must be tough to be a star when some of the most talented people in the business are in supporting roles to you, but ken wahl s presence always was riveting, likable, and confident. The end result feels like the creation of someone with far rightwing tendencies and a lifetime subscription to soldier of fortune magazine. Furies purple hearts 1984, wahl was successfully repositioned as a romantic lead, portraying a doctor in vietnam who falls for a nurse cheryl ladd. The soldier is a 1982 american cold war actionthriller film written, directed, and produced by james glickenhaus and starring ken wahl, alberta watson. The soldier 1982 the president william prince sends a cia loner ken wahl after the kgb puts a plutonium time bomb on top of half the worlds oil. After decades of settling for panandscan vhs and waiting for the soldier to get a dvd release, its. With ken wahl, cheryl ladd, stephen lee, annie mcenroe. Highlights include a fiery scene where a plutonium.
The story of a marine grunt in the first battle of khe sanh april 1967 duration. Just music, no speech, no background noise, cd quality, directly from the bands studio mixing desk. The soldier stars ken wahl as a government antiterrorist agent known only by his code name. If you liked the dark knight, then i suggest this movie of the same genre to you folks. In middle of the vietnam war, a navy surgeon and a nurse fall in love. Apr 09, 2018 the soldier is a john le carre style coldwar spy story shot as a mood thick procedural punctuated by moments of hyperviolence featuring james bond.
Soldier, a caste in eusocial insects like ants and termites. The movie obviously gave employment to a lot of stuntmen. Salary, married, wedding, spouse, family ken wahl born october 31, 1954, or february 14, 1957 is an american film and television actor, popular in the 1980s and 1990s, best known for the cbs television crime drama wiseguy. For a long time, ive believed that the films of writerdirectorproducer james glickenhaus often had some great scenes but didnt. He chose the stage name of ken wahlis in honor of a man who saved his fathers life in the korean war. The soldier featuring ken wahl and alberta watson is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can add it to your want to see list for updates. Ken wahl ken wahl, the american film actor, plays as the soldier ken wahl plays a special agent trying to save the world from nuclear blackmail. Their affection for one another provides a striking contrast to the violence of warfare.
Ken wahl and his team are outstanding in the fight sequences. Nov 08, 2012 watch the soldier 1982 ken wahl wants to listen to music, the ninja doesnt. The soldier is a john le carre style coldwar spy story shot as a mood thick procedural punctuated by moments of hyperviolence featuring james bond. An original television spot for the 1982 action thriller written and directed by james glickenhaus. The soldier 1982 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Alberta watson in the soldier 1982 klaus kinski in the soldier 1982 ken wahl in the soldier 1982 klaus kinski in the soldier 1982 ken wahl in. The soldier is really only remembered for one scene. He takes on his most dangerous mission yet as hes tasked with stopping rogue russian bad guys from blowing up a saudi arabian oil field. The soldier dvd 1982 shop the best classic films movie. The film also features klaus kinski, alberta watson and a cameo by country music superstar george. With the world on the brink of nuclear holocaust, the soldier ken wahl, the taking of beverly hills, whos not part of the military, carries out his own unauthorized, illegal and highly dangerous plan to preserve the delicate balance of power. Get the best deals on foreign language soldier vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. Apr 09, 2018 the soldier stars ken wahl as a government antiterrorist agent known only by his code name.
With ken wahl, alberta watson, jeremiah sullivan, william prince. Soldier crab disambiguation scarlet wrasse, new zealand fish. Ken wahl is awardwinning actor, most known for his golden globe starring role in the groundbreaking, critically acclaimed cbs crime drama, wiseguy. This film is basically a string of lovingly crafted action sequences that is periodically interrupted with tiny bits of plot and even less characterization. It must be tough to be a star when some of the most talented people in the business are in supporting roles to you, but ken wahls presence always was riveting, likable, and confident. Pure stereo music track, from 1982 soundtrack the soldier by tangerine dream.
Ken wahl, alberta watson, jeremiah sullivan, william prince, klaus kinski, james glickenhaus. Ken wahl was born on 14 february 1957, in chicago, illinois usa, of german and italian descent. Wahl born february 14, 1957 is a retired american film and television actor, popular in the 1980s and 1990s, best known for the cbs television crime drama wiseguy. Next mission tv movie 1985 louis valentine purple hearts 1984 don jardian jinxed. Plus, ken wahl gets to fuck with commies, and steve james yells some kung fu magic talk. I would recommend this movie to fans of the cheesy action movies from the 80s. Soviets steal a cache of plutonium leaving one rogue super cia agent to steal it back and save the world. Bought this from new and when played found out that it was a completely different recording. This movie does contain some of the career defining moments of one. Major reisman is volunteered to lead another mission using convicted army soldiers, sentenced to either death or long prison terms. Read the the soldier movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Starring in multiple hit movies or tv shows, ken wahl has earned global recognition as well as amassing a fortune. Bobbys acting in this movie makes it a must watch and true masterpiece. Directed by james whitmore jr with ken wahl, debrah farentino, ted levine, jim byrnes.
Joaquim almeida gained popularity with his clear and present danger villain hector and behind enemy lines admiral pique. Its as if soderbergh made an action film in the early eighties and sam peckinpah shot the second unit. The soldier is a 1982 cold war action film directed by james glickenhaus and starring ken wahl. May 19, 2018 girl in this movie damn reminds me my former 1989 girl friend. He entered acting without experience or aspirations. Wahl has already starred in the wanderers, fort apache, the bronx, and. Instead, it comes up short on plot, but makes up for it with some glorious action money shots. The action suspense thriller is written, directed and produced by james glickenhaus. Probably the best glickenhaus film, great action sequences, over the top yes, but a. Because the central intelligence agencys ordinary operatives are so ineffectual, the job of saving the world falls to the soldier ken wahl, a darkhaired, expressionless young man, and his four.
That said, if you can turn off your brain and just appreciate its actioncrazed insanity, the soldier does offer plenty of bang for the viewers buck. James glickenhaus the soldier tries to be a cold war 007 spy action thriller. Terrorists take over a plutonium bomb and threaten to detonate it in a saudi arabian oil field. First ken wahl movie, i had seen,very surreal and thought provoking action packed. He is divorced from corinne alphen, and after a brief second marriage, he married shane barbi, in 1997. He was a part of the crime drama wiseguy however an injury in 1992 ended his acting career. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Quotes on the accident during the filming of wiseguy 1987 she jan eliasberg had me walking into my own pov shot, and you dont have to be steven spielberg to. The soldier ken wahl is being chased, on skis, across the austrian alps by two kgb agents, who are also on skis. The soldier is a 1982 cold war action filmspy thriller, starring ken wahl and directed by james glickenhaus.