A Force of One
A Force of One
PG | 01 June 1979 (USA)
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Karate champion Matt Logan is enlisted by the police to train officers in self-defense after narcotics agents are killed by an assailant using the martial arts.

Reviews
Titreenp SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?
StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.
Grimossfer Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%
Billie Morin This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows
BA_Harrison A Force Of One has a special place in my heart, being the first martial arts movie I ever saw (not counting The Cannonball Run or The Man With The Golden Gun): it played at my local flea-pit as second feature on a double-bill with James Brolin/Lindsay Wagner action flick High Risk (1981), and introduced me to the legend that is karate champ Chuck Norris. For that, I am grateful.But to be honest, the film really isn't that great, being a rather predictable late '70s cop drama with a few not particularly impressive fight scenes amidst all of the routine investigative nonsense. Chuck puts in a surprisingly good performance as Matt Logan, the karate expert brought in to help train a narcotics squad after several of their cops wind up dead, but despite choreographing the fight action himself (with help from his brother Aaron), his martial arts skills are given very little opportunity to shine. The final showdown between Logan and evil karate fighter Sparks (Bill Wallace)—who unwisely offs Logan's adopted son Charlie (Eric Laneuville)—really isn't worth the wait, taking place in the middle of the night and in slow motion. The film also wastes the talent of character actor Clu Gulager, who is given little to do in the clichéd role of hard-nosed police Lieutenant Dunne, while Jennifer O'Neill, as policewoman Mandy Rust, is really only there as eye-candy.5/10 for the sake of nostalgia.
bbickley13-921-58664 As if Chick Norris with the blonde Mustache isn't dangerous enough, but at least he saved some of the hair off his back. Then again, he could have killed appointments just by having them look at it.This is a good crime drama. it's about a new drug cartel whose deadly enforcer is a masked karate expert who has no problem killing anyone including cops to protect his boss' investment. The police force decides to bring in their own karate expert, Matt Logan played by the blonde mustache to train them. The only problem with the movie is Chuck Norris is not kicking enough ass in it. Made during the time when Norris is known best as a Marshal arts master on level with the legendary Bruce Lee, Chuck barely throws a kick in this film. Who wants to see that? Chuck Norris can't act and he knows he can't act so why would you down play the reason you hired him in the first place?Like I said a good crime drama, but not worth anything if Chuck an'it ripping a man's heart out of his body with a kick, and you know he can do it, too!
Blueghost Like my previous Chuck Norris film review, I also saw this one at a local drive in with a couple of neighbors. I can't remember too much of it, but do remember that it was entertaining in regards to a corrupt police investigation of some kind, something involving drugs, and, of course, martial arts.It was one of Chucks better flicks, and he showed some chops in the acting department, but I can't say that the film stuck with me all that much. Regardless, it was somewhat impressive. Ironically enough the one thing I remember about going to see this film was the preview for "The Villain", a western spoof.There's not much in the way of plot in this thing, but it has a decent enough emotional story. If you're into martial arts, and want to see Chuck Norris early in his career, give this film a try. Not a bad watch.Enjoy.
protein_man Chuck Norris stars and looks his best in this financially limited production. He's as fast as a leopard, as strong as a tiger and as hairy as a lion, Chuck Norris takes no backward step in this edge of your seat D class movie! Great to see the police chief in the movie is a keen supporter of Matt Logan (Chuck's character). In the scene where the police chief is in his night gown, you can see the "Matt Logan" shirt he is wearing underneath! This movie screams CHEAP when you see Matt Logan's love interest, come on guys you could have got a better looking girl... I'm sure she has a lovely personality though. This movie is a great laugh and is very enjoyable after 10 or more drinks or a hit of amphetamines.