Lone Wolf McQuade

1983 "The 'mad dog' criminal... The 'lone wolf' lawman... The ultimate showdown."
6.3| 1h47m| PG| en| More Info
Released: 15 April 1983 Released
Producted By: Orion Pictures
Country: United States of America
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The archetypical renegade Texas Ranger wages war against a drug kingpin with automatic weapons, his wits and martial arts after a gun battle leaves his partner dead. All of this inevitably culminates in a martial arts showdown between the drug lord and the ranger, and involving the woman they both love.

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Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much
Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined
Claysaba Excellent, Without a doubt!!
mraculeated The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.
Wizard-8 Any parents thinking of watching "Lone Wolf McQuade" with their young children because the movie got a "PG" rating should be warned - even by today's standards, it's quite violent and has plenty of profanity. Though in my book, those facts are part of what make the movie very entertaining. It's kind of an update of spaghetti westerns made in the 1960s and 1970s, right down to the catchy and tangy musical score by Francesco De Masi. There's plenty of style and action as well. And while I have certainly never thought of Chuck Norris as a good actor, this particular role - where he mostly eschews dialogue and instead communicates with action - fits him pretty well. If the movie has a weakness, I think it's that it runs a bit too long; the 107 minute running time stretches out the movie somewhat too much. Some tightening by the editor to make a number of scenes play out more quickly would have helped considerably. But I feel I should add that even though the movie is somewhat too long, it's never boring. There's always something happening on the screen to keep your interest. If you have somehow never seen a Chuck Norris movie, this particular effort would be a good introduction to him.
videorama-759-859391 Norris acts up a storm, where he's really quite good here, as not your average Texas ranger, who clashes with merciless kingpin, Carradine, responsible for the hijacking of lots of weaponry. In contrast, Carradine really shows us what he can do playing ruthlessly bad with such natural flair. This film stands uniquely from Chuckie's other flicks, and honestly again, Norris really surprised me with his acting in a very made feature with great use of Texas landscapes, and it's city which we never get to see much in film. You gotta see Norris's pad too. Cool Leon Issac Kennedy, strolls into the second half as an agent who sides with Norris, to take down this operation, where a fight to the death between two adversaries was grueling and intense, one of the best Norris fights I've ever seen. Carerra, the love interest of Norris, caught between two enemies, can also pack a punch. That trademark kissing scene, that really takes a hosing I'll never forget, as was that great fight in the finale, where as consequence, a tragic moment, ensues. As you know now, if watching many Norris movie, his good friend or partner, is not gonna be around at the end. That implies to one party I've just mentioned, a real Texas character, moustache, garb and all which adds to the liveliness of this cool film, and Norris is a cool act himself here, in one great actioner, it's opening, explosive and stylish. Norris even sounds different at the start and from mostly there on. You've made us proud Chuckie.
zardoz-13 Chuck Norris isn't much of an actor. Basically, he plays the same character in every movie. Most of those films qualify as predictable pabulum, but "Lone Wolf McQuade" ranks as his best actioneer. This violent shoot'em up with kung fu never wears out its welcome and it boasts a terrific orchestra soundtrack from Spaghetti western composer Francesco De Masi who scored "I Am Sartana, Trade Your Guns for a Coffin," "Any Gun Can Play," and "Seven Pistols for a Massacre." David Carradine provides Norris with one of his most worthwhile adversaries, and they have a great fight before fade out. "Big Bad Mama" director Steve Carver stages several exciting shoot outs and "Lone Wolf McQuade" never runs out of steam. The best scene occurs about 80 minutes into the action after the villainous Carradine takes Norris prisoner and buries him alive in his Dodge truck at Carradine's remote airfield somewhere in the desert. Earlier, Norris and female co-star Barbara Carrera wallow in each other's arms in the front yard of his house with a water hose between them spouting water. Talk about sexually charged tension! The supporting cast is far above-average with Leon Isaac Kennedy, L. Q. Jones, R. G. Armstrong, Robert Beltran, Sharon Farrell, William Sanderson, and a bunch of scruffy looking dastards that are either swapping lead or fists with our hero. Clearly, "Lone Wolf McQuade" served as a prototype for his television alter-ego "Walker, Texas Ranger."
Dan Ashley (DanLives1980) They sure don't make 'em like this anymore and you can be pretty sure you'll never see a Chuck Norris film rebooted in the future. But you should see why because it's not for all the jokes Norris has been subjected to his whole life because of his film career.Lone Wolf McQuade is a one of a kind film that takes the best elements of all kinds of classics but that's not to say it's unoriginal or derivative. When else have you seen a futuristic western with kung-fu fights, micro-machine-gun battles and a duel between an armoured personnel carrier and a bulldozer? With Chuck Norris ACTING!!! That's the misconception spread by those who have seen every single Walker Texas Ranger and then one of Norris' tackier film appearances. His best are in the 80's and I dare say that compared to many so-called talents that don't even know how to choreograph a fight scene or have never been in an action film, he can act the pants off a lot of people given the right opportunity.Norris plays the titular character McQuade, a renegade Texas Ranger who's out on the front line fighting dangerous crime while his fat old boss hates his guts from behind a desk. He lives alone, separated from his ex-wife and daughter and devotes his life to putting away the bad guys when he's not drinking beer or participating in backyard target practice. He has a wolf for company and drives a ranger with a nitrous system.McQuade picks up the scent of a major drugs operation after gaining the attention of powerful businessman Rawley Wilkes - played by David Carradine in one of his greater roles that wasn't from Kill Bill - also one of the best martial artists in and out of town. Immediately Wilkes' business and pleasure partner Lola Richardson begins to fall for McQuade and it isn't long before the lone wolf doesn't have to prove Wilkes guilty, as the secret head of the drug cartel falls foul of his own insecurities and takes the war to the Texas Ranger himself.The story is pretty tight, considering it reeks of 80's, and that's thanks to it's roots held firmly in the western genre and also a sensible script. But then there are some very colourful characters. One of which is right out of a 007 film, others right out of Dodge City. What could have been an absurd story is performed very well by Norris and Carradine and with a more than competent cast of support actors.L.Q. Jones (The Wild Bunch, Mask of Zorro, Casino) plays Dakota, McQuade's mentor and long time partner, a retired Ranger with a love of beer, poker, wise cracking and reminding us what Trip Taylor would have looked like had he been thin. The man oozes pure character and you can't put him wrong for anything in this movie.A young Robert Beltran (Star Trek Voyager's own Commander Chakotay) also stars as McQuade's new and very green partner Kayo, looking like he came straight from the set of C.H.I.P.S! Lone Wolf is not just an action film. It's got drama and love too, the kind of stuff that makes Chuck look like not just the god of kickass but just the ultimate man in every sense. You can laugh at it and you're welcome too. This is old-school hero making masculinity (beards, chauvinism and anger issues) something to be proud of.It carries it's weight in plot and story development very well and there's enough action and circumstance to get you from the opening battle to the climax but this film doesn't want to be a cheap gung-ho western. It wants to create a memorable main event and does it the hard way, and it pays off. And with Francesco Di Mesi's blistering legend theme tune, you might find it hard to turn off the end credits, let alone get the film out of your mind for the next day or two. When's the last time a film did that for you? Also try to remember the last time you saw Chuck Norris take damage from an opposition better experienced in martial arts than he was? Besides Bruce Lee? I'll say no more, treat this film like a Sunday afternoon post-roast event while you're digesting and can't move!