The Soldier_
"You don't assign him. You unleash him."
Terrorists take over a plutonium bomb and threaten to detonate it in a Saudi Arabian oil field. A special anti-terrorist unit is sent in to stop them.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Soldier earned $6.3M worldwide on a $5.5M budget — a 16% return on investment.
James Glickenhaus →
Year context
The Soldier was released 44 years ago in 1982.
CAST (20)
Ken Wahl
The Soldier
Alberta Watson
Susan Goodman
JS
Jeremiah Sullivan
Ivan
William Prince
The President
Joaquim de Almeida
The Soldier's Force
Peter Hooten
Soldier's Force
Steve James
Soldier's Force
AS
Alexander Spencer
Soldier's Force
Klaus Kinski
Dracha
Bill Anagnos
Truck Driver / Cowboy #1
BA
Bob Andrews
ICBM Guard
LC
Lisa Cain
Cowgirl #2
GA
Gerald Aleck Cantor
Customs Officer
AC
Anthony Cecere
Nuclear Guard
Al Cerullo
Dauphin Pilot
SC
Shirley Cina
Mudwrestler
RM
Roy Milton Davis
Gunman #2
WD
William De Nino
Cowboy #2
DD
Daniel Dod
Construction Worker
TE
Taylor E. Duncan
Limo Driver
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$5.5M
Budget
$6.3M
Revenue
+16%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
88 min (1h 28m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (40 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$5,450,000
Box Office
$6,300,000
Profit
+$850,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Soldier about?
Terrorists take over a plutonium bomb and threaten to detonate it in a Saudi Arabian oil field. A special anti-terrorist unit is sent in to stop them.
How long is The Soldier?
The Soldier has a runtime of 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Who directed The Soldier?
The Soldier was directed by James Glickenhaus.
Who stars in The Soldier?
The cast of The Soldier includes Ken Wahl, Alberta Watson, Jeremiah Sullivan, William Prince, Joaquim de Almeida.
How much did The Soldier make at the box office?
The Soldier earned $6,300,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,450,000.
What is the rating of The Soldier?
The Soldier has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 40 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Action
Drama
KEYWORDS (3)
central intelligence agency (cia)
oil
terrorism
