On Deadly Ground (1994)

User Rating:

3.8/10   

Director:

Steven Seagal

Writers (WGA):

Ed Horowitz (written by) &
Robin U. Russin (written by)

Release Date:

18 February 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Thriller

Tagline:

His battle to save the Alaskan wilderness and protect its people can only be won...

Plot:

Mystical martial artist/environmental agent takes on a ruthless oil corporation.

Plot Keywords:

Oil | Eskimo | Oil Company | Environment | Oil Rig

Awards:

1 win & 6 nominations

Cast

Steven Seagal	...	Forrest Taft
Michael Caine	...	Michael Jennings
Joan Chen	...	Masu
John C. McGinley	...	MacGruder
R. Lee Ermey	...	Stone
Shari Shattuck	...	Liles
Billy Bob Thornton	...	Homer Carlton
Richard Hamilton	...	Hugh Palmer
Chief Irvin Brink	...	Silook
Apanguluk Charlie Kairaiuak	...	Tunrak
Elsie Pistolhead	...	Takanapsaluk
John Trudell	...	Johnny Redfeather
Mike Starr	...	Big Mike
Sven-Ole Thorsen	...	Otto (as Swen-Ole Thorsen)
Jules Desjarlais	...	Drunken Eskimo

Also Known As:

Rainbow Warrior (USA) (working title)
Spirit Warrior (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

102 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Inuktitut

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Netherlands:12 | Iceland:16 | Philippines:R-18 | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Finland:K-18 | France:-12 | Germany:18 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:15 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 (cut) | USA:R | Norway:18 (video premiere) (1994) | Norway:(Banned) (1994-2003) (cinema release)

Filming Locations:

Fletcher Oil Refinery - 24721 Main Street, Carson, California, USA

Company:

Seagal/Nasso Productions

Trivia:

Forrest Taft, played by Steven Seagal, asks the question "What does it take to change the essence of a man?" to an oil worker. This question is posed and answered in an aftershave commercial by Kelly LeBrock, who was married to Seagal at the time.

Goofs:

Continuity: Michael Jennings' hair alternates noticeably between black and dark brown throughout the movie.

Quotes:

Forrest Taft: Whoa! My long lost friend Michael!
Michael Jennings: [referring to Masu] Who's this? Is this the slope bitch you've been banging?
Forrest Taft: Nah. Not her.
Michael Jennings: Is this the one who's got you all concerned about the dirty snow? Jesus, Forrest! You and me, we bought hookers better than this for five bucks in Bangkok!

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As usual, tons of fun!

Good action but cheesy writing and mediocre direction by Mr. Seagal himself doesn't exactly add up to mega-blockbuster hit but if you're a fan of the man, the king of the karate cheeseballs, you won't be disappointed. It "delivers" in a very Seagal way. And there are lots of familiar faces here too, to add to the fun.

This movie is tons of fun but only if you're looking to have some fun. Don't buy into the enviro- hype and you'll get some good entertainment. I personally love Planet Earth but I don't look to gain awareness on any issue through a product of Hollywood.

I give this one 6/10, perhaps a point more if you're really a fan of the genre.