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The Devastator

The Devastator

19864.41h 19m

Overview

This war's in your own backyard. Violent warfare erupts in Northern California when Vietnam vet Deacon Porter reassembles his Combat Strike Force to avenge the death of a commanding officer.

Directed by Cirio H. Santiago
Written by Joseph Zucchero
Produced by Ginny Nugent, Cirio H. Santiago
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Top Cast

Rick Hill

Rick Hill

Deacon Porter

Katt Shea

Katt Shea

Audrey

T

Terrence O'Hara

Spencer

B

Bill McLaughlin

Bartlett

Kaz Garas

Kaz Garas

Sheriff

Crofton Hardester

Crofton Hardester

Carey

J

Jack S. Daniels

Ox

S

Steve Rogers

Reese / Thug

Themes & Keywords

drug dealervietnam veteransmall townmarijuana

About The Devastator

The Devastator is a action film released in 1986 exploring themes of drug dealer, vietnam veteran, small town, marijuana. Directed by Cirio H. Santiago, it stars Rick Hill, Katt Shea, Terrence O'Hara. This war's in your own backyard. Violent warfare erupts in Northern California when Vietnam vet Deacon Porter reassembles his Combat Strike Force to avenge the death of a commanding officer.

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