Death Before Dishonor (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1987, Death Before Dishonor is an action and drama film directed by Terry Leonard, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Gunnery Sergeant Burns reports for duty to an American Embassy in the Middle East. However due to the 'enlightened' views of the Ambassador, the marine security detachment he is in charge of is severely restricted in their functions and presence to avoid upsetting the host government. As a result, when terrorists attack the compound, they are able to kidnap hostages and escape with little opposition. Burns ignores the Ambassador's restrictions, and throws the rule books out the window, as he becomes a one man army in an attempt to rescue the hostages, and wipe out the terrorists.
Who’s in it. Death Before Dishonor stars Fred Dryer as Gunnery Sgt. Burns, Joseph Gian as Sgt. Manuel Ramirez, Sasha Mitchell as Ruggieri and Peter Parros as James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Death Before Dishonor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Before Dishonor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Before Dishonor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Before Dishonor (1987)?
- In US, Death Before Dishonor is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Before Dishonor worth watching?
- Death Before Dishonor holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Before Dishonor?
- Death Before Dishonor stars Fred Dryer, Joseph Gian, Sasha Mitchell, Peter Parros and Brian Keith.