"The Delta Force"

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The paper discusses the way that the culture and belief system of the terrorists and their victims are portrayed in the film "The Delta Force". The paper points out how the film highlights America's need to stand alone in the world and conveys the idea that a truly American hero can provide the solution to the problem of terrorism. The paper believes that although the film is dated, these themes still have cultural resonance today.

From the Paper:

""The Delta Force" is a 1986 film about the events that occur after an American airplane is hijacked by terrorists. It could not and would not be made today, given that the worst-case scenario envisioned by the filmmakers has already been overtaken by real life events. The film does not focus on the possibility of terrorists destroying the world, but more on the possibility of terrorism to destroy the lives of individual Americans. It has a 'beat the clock' pacing, as the renegade, elite squad of commandos known as the Delta Force races to save the lives of the potential victims. The audience is encouraged to identify with the hijacked Americans, not worry about the possibility of the destruction of major national landmarks. This is not to say that the film does not show violence, such as when an American serviceman is beaten to death by terrorists and but that "The Delta Force" shows an image of terrorism that clearly belongs to 'another era' of history."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "The Delta Force." Starring Chuck Norris. 1986.

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