Death Before Dishonor (1987)

In the volatile heart of the Middle East, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Jack Burns is thrust into a cauldron of danger and diplomatic constraints at an American Embassy. Endorsed by his mentor, a seasoned Colonel, Burns is entrusted with the security of a place where resentment for Americans festers in every corner. His first challenge arrives when a routine offloading of American weapons to the country is hijacked. Despite a relentless pursuit, the culprits evade Burns' grasp, leaving him in a precarious situation with the Embassy's irate Ambassador. Amid the swirling sands of cultural tension and political intrigue, Burns grapples with the Ambassador's 'enlightened' policies that severely inhibit his Marine security detachment's operational freedom. When this diplomatic tightrope act results in audacious terrorists breaching the compound's security, the Embassy is plunged into chaos. The Colonel and his driver, another Marine, are ruthlessly abducted, and the Embassy is left to confront its worst fear when the driver's lifeless body is cruelly discarded at its doorstep. Despite the escalating crisis, Burns finds himself stifled by the Ambassador's insistence on maintaining diplomatic decorum. Yet, with his comrades' lives hanging in the balance, Burns decides to defy protocol. Casting aside the rulebook, he transforms into a solitary force of retribution, hell-bent on rescuing the hostages and obliterating the terrorists. Death Before Dishonor weaves a tale of relentless courage and audacious defiance as Burns must navigate a labyrinth of treachery and betrayal, where every decision could mean the difference between life and death. Will Burns succeed in his lone-wolf mission, or will the harsh realities of geopolitics prove insurmountable? Witness this thrilling saga to find out.

Death Before Dishonor is an action movie featuring Fred Dryer and directed by Terry Leonard.

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