The Commander
Der Commander
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Lewis Collins is back to leading mercenaries on the move in Southeast Asia. This time the cast is unusually good including Lee Van Cleef, Brett Halsey (Cop Game), Romano Puppo (Robowar), Mike Monty (Raiders of Atlantis), Bobby Rhodes (The Great Alligator), etc. Anyway, Van Cleef has Collins go on some random mission to locate a disc with all sorts of valuable crazy intelligence data on it. It just happens that Donald Pleasence, a random government official, hires another mercenary-for-hire Manfred Lehman to tag along and make sure the data ends up in the right hands. Van Cleef isn't taking any chances, and since he is crooked and murders Collins's other bosses quickly, he places Romano Puppo in the group as well to make sure the operation runs smoothly. Collins may not be too expressive but at least he seems to figure out quickly who's out to get him, so the mission continues with lots of double-crosses, twists and turns, and of course lots of explosions!
Cast
Lewis Collins
as Major Colby
Lee Van Cleef
as Col. Mazzarini
Donald Pleasence
as Henry Carlson
Brett Halsey
as McPherson
Manfred Lehmann
as Mason / Hiccock
Bobby Rhodes
as Kongo Klaus
John Steiner
as Duclaud
Romano Puppo
as Angelo
Thomas Danneberg
as Gustafson
Christian Brückner
as Frank Williams
Frank Glaubrecht
as Lennox
Anita Lochner
as Mrs. Mason
Wolfgang Kühne
as Krüger
Paul Müller
as Carbalo
Antonio Cantafora
as Nick De Carlo
David Brass
as One of Dong's soldiers (uncredited)
Chat Silayan
as Ling
Mike Monty
as Stone
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Stream The Commander online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about action and war movie originally produced in German and released in 1988, it's earned a solid 5.6/10 from 19 viewers worldwide.
About The Commander
Lewis Collins is back to leading mercenaries on the move in Southeast Asia. This time the cast is unusually good including Lee Van Cleef, Brett Halsey (Cop Game), Romano Puppo (Robowar), Mike Monty (Raiders of Atlantis), Bobby Rhodes (The Great Alligator), etc. Anyway, Van Cleef has Collins go on some random mission to locate a disc with all sorts of valuable crazy intelligence data on it. It just happens that Donald Pleasence, a random government official, hires another mercenary-for-hire Manfred Lehman to tag along and make sure the data ends up in the right hands. Van Cleef isn't taking any chances, and since he is crooked and murders Collins's other bosses quickly, he places Romano Puppo in the group as well to make sure the operation runs smoothly. Collins may not be too expressive but at least he seems to figure out quickly who's out to get him, so the mission continues with lots of double-crosses, twists and turns, and of course lots of explosions! Running 105 minutes.
The Commander Cast and Characters
The cast features Lewis Collins (as Major Colby), Lee Van Cleef (as Col. Mazzarini), Donald Pleasence (as Henry Carlson), Brett Halsey (as McPherson), and Manfred Lehmann (as Mason / Hiccock). Their performances are a major reason The Commander has built such a passionate audience.
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The Commander flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is action sequences that don't feel cheap. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Commander online for free?
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How long is The Commander?
The Commander runs for 105 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is The Commander good? What's the rating?
The Commander holds a 5.6/10 rating based on 19 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of The Commander?
The main cast includes Lewis Collins, Lee Van Cleef, Donald Pleasence, and Brett Halsey, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Commander available in German?
Yes — The Commander was originally produced in German and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Commander released?
The Commander was released in 1988.
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What is The Commander about?
The Commander is a Action/War film. Lewis Collins is back to leading mercenaries on the move in Southeast Asia. This time the cast is unusually good including Lee Van Cleef, Brett Halsey (Cop Game), Romano Puppo (Robowar), Mike Monty (Raiders of Atlantis), Bobby Rhodes (The Great Alligator), etc. Anyway, Van Cleef has Collins go on some random mission to locate a disc with all sorts of valuable crazy intelligence data on it. It just happens that Donald Pleasence, a random government official, hires another mercenary-for-hire Manfred Lehman to tag along and make sure the data ends up in the right hands. Van Cleef isn't taking any chances, and since he is crooked and murders Collins's other bosses quickly, he places Romano Puppo in the group as well to make sure the operation runs smoothly. Collins may not be too expressive but at least he seems to figure out quickly who's out to get him, so the mission continues with lots of double-crosses, twists and turns, and of course lots of explosions!
When was The Commander released?
The Commander was released on April 28, 1988. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. The film was produced by Ascot Film.
Who stars in The Commander?
The Commander stars Lewis Collins, Lee Van Cleef, Donald Pleasence and Brett Halsey. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Commander available in HD?
Yes, The Commander is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.