Laser Mission (1990)

Director:

BJ Davis

Writers:

David A. Frank (story)
Phillip Gutteridge (writer)

Release Date:

1990 (Japan)

Genre:

Action | Adventure

Tagline:

A secret agent. A beautiful accomplice. A daring mission to prevent World War III. One thrilling adventure!

Plot:

Mercenary Gold is sent from the CIA to seize the laser expert Braun in Cuba, before the KGB catches him...

Plot Keywords:

Female Nudity | Breasts | Independent Film

Cast

Brandon Lee	...	Michael Gold
Debi A. Monahan	...	Alissa (as Debi Monahan)
Ernest Borgnine	...	Prof. Braun
Graham Clarke	...	Col. Kalishnakov
Werner Pochath	...	Eckhardt
Pierre Knoessen	...	Mañuel
Maureen Lahoud	...	Sgt. Roberta

Directed by
BJ Davis		(as Beau Davis)

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
David A. Frank		story
Phillip Gutteridge		writer

Produced by
Hans Kühle Sr.	....	executive producer

Original Music by
David Knopfler

Cinematography by
Hans Kühle Jr.

Film Editing by
E. Selavie
Robert L. Simpson		(as Robert Simpson)
Bob Yrtuc

Production Design by
Mio Mirice

Art Direction by
Ruth Strimling

Makeup Department
Debbie Christiane	....	makeup artist (as Debbi Christiane)
Debbie Nicoll	....	assistant makeup artist

Production Management
Ina Kerins	....	post-production manager
John Sparkes	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Graydon Ilderton	....	second assistant director
Nico Sachse	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Gavin Bacon	....	set dresser
Willie Coetzee	....	assistant art director
Billy Keam	....	property master
Wim Schimmel	....	construction assistant (as Wilm Schimmel)
Gerald Stegen	....	stand-by props
Joel Van Bavel	....	construction coordinator

Sound Department
Paul Aerial	....	sound recordist
Alex Berner	....	sound editor
Alexander Berner	....	sound editor
Michael Kranz	....	sound mixer

Stunts
Charles Bovana	....	stunts
Anger Madaso	....	stunts (as Anger Mabaso)
Willie Maila	....	stunts
Petro Mchunu	....	stunts
Guy Pringle	....	stunts (as Guy Pringel)
Raymond Sammel	....	stunts
Paul Siebert	....	stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department
Gert Behrens	....	still photographer
Peter Belcher	....	camera operator
Mark Davidson	....	key grip (as Mark Davison)
Paul Gilpin	....	focus puller
Elfas Mabelanc	....	assistant grip
Richard Millington	....	chief electrician (as Rick Millington)
Alon Modlin	....	best boy
Judas Moruthane	....	electrician
Vicci Turpin	....	assistant camera

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Mauro Alario	....	wardrobe
Allison Schwegmann	....	wardrobe assistant

Editorial Department
Mandy Cowan	....	assistant editor
Andrea Gluck	....	assistant editor

Other crew
Marina Bekker	....	continuity
Tania Jenkins	....	production coordinator
Maureen Lahoud	....	secretary to the director
Juanita Strydom	....	production secretary
Chris Williamson	....	production assistant
Hannelore Worner	....	production accountant

Production Companies

• Azimuth
• IMV Vertieb Media
• Interfilm L.A.
• Karat Film International

Distributors

• Avalanche Home Entertainment
• Mill Creek Entertainment (2007) (USA) (DVD)
• Payless Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
• Reel Media International (2004) (USA) (video)
• Reel Media International (2005) (USA) (TV)
• Reel Media International (2007) (USA) (all media)
• Turner Home Video (video)
• Vídeo Ban (Brazil) (video)

Also Known As:

Soldier of Fortune

MPAA:

Rated R for violence and brief nudity.

Runtime:

84 min

Country:

USA | Germany | South Africa

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:M | Germany:18 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Germany

Company:

Azimuth

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: During the chase scene at the docks, the shadow of a crew member (possibly the stunt co-coordinator) is visible waving at the cars, giving directions.

Quotes:

Prof. Braun: You see, with the Varbeek diamond and my laser, I can create a nuclear weapon.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "E! True Hollywood Story: Brandon Lee" (1997)

Poor Brandon...

...not only did he have a short career and died before he was able to break out, but he starred in a TERRIBLE movie that somehow lost its copyright and is now widely available in bargain bins in Wal-Marts and K-Marts all across North America!

Those who like so-bad-they're-good movies may enjoy this, if they can get past Brandon's humiliation. His character is unbelievably obnoxious, with snide remarks and an egotistical attitude that make it hard to root for him. Still, there's a lot to laugh at here. Unbelievably cheap production values, unbelievably goofy dialogue, "comic" relief that's so bad that it becomes funny (though not in the way intended!), and Borgnine's bad German accent (which fades in and out!) Incidently, it looks like Borgnine knocked off his scenes with only four or so days of shooting!

One genuinely positive thing to say about the movie: some of the desert locations do look spectacular. If anything good will come out of this fiasco, it may be that it will inspire some filmmaker (B movie or otherwise) to use these desert locations as a good backdrop for a far superior movie.