The movie “Kill Squad” is a 1981 production that falls under the Action and Mystery genres. It circles around the story of an ex-platoon leader who seeks revenge for his wife’s murder and his own paralysis. The ex-leader gathers his former squad of soliders for the mission, but they find themselves being hunted by a mysterious figure in black. The film was directed by Patrick G. Donahue, and the key roles were played by Jean Glaudé, Jeff Risk and Jerry Johnson. Unfolding more layers of the movie will reveal interesting aspects about its making and shooting locations.
Where it Filmed?
“Kill Squad” was filmed in several locations within the United States. The primary filming spots were in San Jose, Santa Clara, and other areas within California. Unfortunately, the specific filming dates are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jean Glaudé | Larry Pearson |
| Jeff Risk | Joseph Lawrence |
| Jerry Johnson | K.C. |
| Francisco Ramírez | Pete |
| Bill Cambra | Alan |
| Gary Fung | Tommy |
| Marc Sabin | Arthur |
| Cameron Mitchell | Dutch |
| Alan Marcus | Jessie James |
| Mike Donahue | Cowboy |
| Cherilyn Basile | Joann |
| Larry Jackson | Junkman |
| Corlean Pitre | Pepper |
| Jon Buyant | Louis |
| Joe Cappetta | Paul |
| Sharon Ragonetti | Salt |
| Charles Ascello | Virgil |
| Len Boyd | Car Salesman |
| Glen Chapman | Louis Henchman 1 |
| Patrick G. Donahue | Johnny |
| Jeff Finder | Steel yard crane operator |
| Gordon Fong | Vietnam Dude |
| Billy Gabriel | Les |
| Meguel Garcia | Another Vietnam Dude |
| Phillip Lewis | Richie |
| Sen Nguyen | Last Vietnam Dude |
| Joe O’Kane | Mr. Webster |
| Frank Sheppard | Georgie |
| Herschel Sparber | Jake |
| Richard Sport | Phil |
| Russell Johnson | Voice (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- One interesting fact about “Kill Squad” is that it gained a cult following in Germany due to its dubbed version in ‘Schnodderdeutsch’ style.
- Despite the movie’s plot suggesting a strategic approach to tackling the enemy, a goof up was noticed. The masked killer, while shooting from high platforms such as water towers, could have potentially been caught by the squad members, thus saving further casualties.
- A quirky aspect of the movie is apparent in its credits. Three characters from the Vietnam scenes are humorously labeled as “Vietnam Dude”, “Another Vietnam Dude”, and “Yet Another Vietnam Dude”.
- The famous line from the movie is spoken by the character Joseph Lawrence: “Assemble the Squad!”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Jose, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.33874
- Longitude: -121.8852525
- Place ID: ChIJ9T_5iuTKj4ARe3GfygqMnbk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Jose, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Santa Clara, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.3541079
- Longitude: -121.9552356
- Place ID: ChIJk8EIXIG3j4ARwL_Ao3ykdeQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santa Clara, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
