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Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except

Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except

19854.71h 24mNR

Overview

Jack Stryker took two bullets in the leg in Vietnam and was carried back by one of his men. When he returns, he tries to live a quiet life in his cabin and go back out with his girlfriend, Sally.

Directed by Josh Becker
Written by Scott Spiegel, Bruce Campbell, Josh Becker
Box OfficeBudget: $200

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Top Cast

B

Brian Schulz

Sgt. Jack Stryker

R

Robert Rickman

Sgt. Walker J. Jackson

John Manfredi

John Manfredi

2nd Lt. David Miller

Timothy Patrick Quill

Timothy Patrick Quill

LCpl. Tim Tyler

Sam Raimi

Sam Raimi

Cult Leader

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Cheryl Hausen

Sally

P

Perry Mallette

Otis

Ted Raimi

Ted Raimi

Chain Man

Scott Spiegel

Scott Spiegel

Pin Cushion

Josh Becker

Josh Becker

Crushed Hood / Shot Cult Leader (uncredited)

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Themes & Keywords

vietnam warcult

About Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except

Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except is a crime, action, thriller, adventure, horror film released in 1985 exploring themes of vietnam war, cult. Directed by Josh Becker, it stars Brian Schulz, Robert Rickman, John Manfredi. Jack Stryker took two bullets in the leg in Vietnam and was carried back by one of his men. When he returns, he tries to live a quiet life in his cabin and go back out with his girlfriend, Sally.

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