
Two feuding brothers (one a policeman, the other a martial arts expert) of different political views, join forces to avenge the death of their father, a retired agent, killed by the mafia.


“He hears the silence. He sees the darkness. He's the only one who can stop the killing.”
Karate champion Matt Logan is enlisted by the police to train officers in self-defense after narcotics agents are killed by an assailant using the martial arts.

Jennifer O'Neill
Mandy Rust

Chuck Norris
Matt Logan

Clu Gulager
Dunne

Ron O'Neal
Rollins

Bill Wallace
Sparks

Eric Laneuville
Charlie Logan

James Whitmore Jr.
Moskowitz

Clint Ritchie
Melrose

Pepe Serna
Orlando

Raymond Vitte
Newton
A Force of One is a action, adventure, crime, drama, thriller film released in 1979 exploring themes of martial arts, showdown, police, gangster, karate, special unit. Directed by Paul Aaron, it stars Jennifer O'Neill, Chuck Norris, Clu Gulager. Karate champion Matt Logan is enlisted by the police to train officers in self-defense after narcotics agents are killed by an assailant using the martial arts.
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