Vigilante Force (1976)

33% of users liked it
(94 ratings)

In this exciting adventure, the residents of a remote California community grow tired of having their lives disrupted by growing groups of rowdy oilworkers who have no respect for law and order. In desperation they hire a Vietnam veteran to clean up the town. The ex-fighter brings in a band of other… More In this exciting adventure, the residents of a remote California community grow tired of having their lives disrupted by growing groups of rowdy oilworkers who have no respect for law and order. In desperation they hire a Vietnam veteran to clean up the town. The ex-fighter brings in a band of other vets and does just that. Unfortunately, the veterans then begin controlling the town until the leader's brother and his friends manage to oust him and restore peace to the sleepy little town. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 29 min.
Directed By: George Armitage
Written By: George Armitage
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Sep 9, 1976 Wide
On DVD: Oct 18, 2005
Studio: MGM

Critic Reviews

Richard T. Jameson, Parallax View
... a film of such consuming sleaziness of motivation and rationale that the feeblest gestures toward credibility and mere continuity are bypassed ...

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)