What to watch in Israel this week: Classic action movies, and remembering Dolly Parton’s best roles
TV Time: This week’s picks include classic action, a psychological thriller, and some of Dolly Parton’s most memorable screen roles.
With Fauda's new season set to debut on Netflix on September 8, viewers in Israel may be seeking Middle Eastern action drama to tide them over until the release. One such option is the classic commando movie The Delta Force, directed by Menahem Golan and currently available on Apple TV and streaming platforms globally. This 1986 action flick, produced by the Cannon Group, was at the peak of its success during the film's release, often tackling terrorism in the Middle East.
While The Delta Force features US commandos, it loosely bases its plot on the 1985 hijacking of a TWA flight.
The movie stars Chuck Norris as Major Scott McCoy, a former military man who returns to action after a failed 1980 attempt to rescue hostages from the American embassy in Tehran. Norris is joined by an impressive cast of American and Israeli actors, including Hanna Schygulla, Martin Balsam, Rat Pack member Joey Bishop, Shelley Winters, Lainie Kazan, George Kennedy, Susan Strasberg, and Robert Forster.
The international ensemble also includes German actress Hanna Schygulla, playing a flight attendant ordered by the terrorists to separate Jewish passengers.
The action sequences in The Delta Force are well-executed, with a memorable motorcycle chase scene involving Norris. The film also delves into the possibility that the terrorists are backed by the Iranian government. Overall, it provides classic Middle Eastern action entertainment and showcases a talented cast.
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