Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection
Encyclopedia
Delta Force 2 is a 1990 action film
, and a sequel
to the Chuck Norris
film, The Delta Force
(1986), also starring Norris as Maj. Scott McCoy. In this film, McCoy leads his Delta
team in to save the people of San Carlos
, and more importantly, the people of America from drugs.
), the richest drug kingpin in the world, controls the cocaine
industry with an iron fist. His drugs pour steadily into America
, corrupting the country's youth and causing a feud between the D.E.A
and San Carlos
, Cota's country of origin.
The film's prologue takes place during Carnaval in Rio De Janeiro
, as an undercover task force led by several DEA agents conduct surveillance on a private party that Cota is attending (similar to a Mardi Gras
ball); however, the surveillance team is ambushed by Cota's hitmen (masquerading as street dancers).
The DEA enlists the support of the U.S. Army's Delta Force in order to infiltrate San Carlos instead of sending DEA agents due to the massacre in Rio - like the first film, there is an undercover agent within Cota's drug cartel (this time, a DEA agent playing a role similar to that of the Israeli Mossad agent posing as a priest in the first film).
Colonel Scott McCoy (Chuck Norris) and his partner, Major Bobby Chavez (Paul Perri
), bring Cota to court (the Delta team pose as airline passengers while Cota is en route to Geneva, Switzerland to deposit his drug money in a Swiss bank account). Unfortunately, their efforts amount to nothing as Cota is easily able to post bail and escape.
Unable to contain his rage, Chavez furiously lashes out at Cota in court. Cota decides to strike at Chavez by having Chavez's pregnant wife and 13-year-old brother killed.
Out on a personal mission of vengeance, Chavez is captured by Cota's forces and is tortured and killed. When three DEA agents attempt to go in and bring Cota and his army down, they are taken hostage, and are to be executed.
McCoy leads Delta Force in to rescue the hostages. Under the guise of a surveillance mission, the team fly across San Carlos. They then deviate from the agreed flight plan and head south. The chopper then lands and deploys troops to attack and destroy cocaine production facilities in the area. Meanwhile, McCoy sneaks into Cota's compound to rescue the DEA hostages and capture Cota. But after releasing the prisoners McCoy is captured by Cota. He is then placed in a chamber that will be filled with toxic gas. But as McCoy starts to die, General Taylor arrives in his heavily-armed gunship. Rockets destroy Cota's residence, allowing McCoy to break through the chamber's shattered glass.
With the help of DEA Agent Page, they place Cota in his own armored limousine and escape. Cota's bodyguards pursue the vehicle to a village, but just as McCoy is about to be overrun Taylor arrives with Delta Force. McCoy chases Cota through the jungle during the fighting. After the drug lord kills a villager who wanted revenge for the murder of her family, McCoy arrives and beats him. Cota then tries to goad McCoy into killing him, knowing he is wanted alive.
But as Taylor orders ropes to be lowered from the helicopter for the pick up, the last few of Cota's men make a final bid to rescue their boss. One of them swings his machete but only manages to partially cut Cota's rope before the helicopter heads back to the American carrier fleet. Hanging beneath the chopper, Cota continues to goad McCoy about his invulnerability, saying that once in court he will walk free again. But just as he assures McCoy he is going to have him killed, his rope snaps. Prompting McCoy to wryly observe, "Not today, asshole!".
The film ends as the drug baron falls thousands of feet to his death.
However, it was poorly received by critics. the film draw major criticism on the low production values, tacky b-movie script, bad acting, little in common with his predecessor
, stock of clichés, and using similar plot elemets from Norris' other film Missing in Action
.
, Philippines
.
Action film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...
, and a sequel
Sequel
A sequel is a narrative, documental, or other work of literature, film, theatre, or music that continues the story of or expands upon issues presented in some previous work...
to the Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris
Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris is an American martial artist and actor. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his rise to fame as a martial artist and has since founded his own school, Chun Kuk Do...
film, The Delta Force
The Delta Force (film)
The Delta Force is a 1986 American action film starring Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin as leaders of an elite squad of Special Forces troops based on the real life U.S. Army Delta Force unit. It was directed by Menahem Golan and featured Martin Balsam, Joey Bishop, Robert Vaughn, Steve James, Robert...
(1986), also starring Norris as Maj. Scott McCoy. In this film, McCoy leads his Delta
Delta Force
1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta is one of the United States' secretive Tier One counter-terrorism and Special Mission Units. Commonly known as Delta Force, Delta, or The Unit, it was formed under the designation 1st SFOD-D, and is officially referred to by the Department of Defense...
team in to save the people of San Carlos
San Carlos Guaroa
San Carlos Guaroa is a town and municipality in the Meta Department, Colombia....
, and more importantly, the people of America from drugs.
Plot
Colombian drug lord Ramon Cota (Billy DragoBilly Drago
Billy Drago is an American actor known for his roles as villains in television and motion pictures.-Personal life:Drago was born William Eugene Burrows in Hugoton, Kansas to William and Gladys Burrows. He took his grandmother's maiden name as his stage name to keep from being confused with another...
), the richest drug kingpin in the world, controls the cocaine
Cocaine
Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. The name comes from "coca" in addition to the alkaloid suffix -ine, forming cocaine. It is a stimulant of the central nervous system, an appetite suppressant, and a topical anesthetic...
industry with an iron fist. His drugs pour steadily into America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, corrupting the country's youth and causing a feud between the D.E.A
Drug Enforcement Administration
The Drug Enforcement Administration is a federal law enforcement agency under the United States Department of Justice, tasked with combating drug smuggling and use within the United States...
and San Carlos
San Carlos Guaroa
San Carlos Guaroa is a town and municipality in the Meta Department, Colombia....
, Cota's country of origin.
The film's prologue takes place during Carnaval in Rio De Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, as an undercover task force led by several DEA agents conduct surveillance on a private party that Cota is attending (similar to a Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
The terms "Mardi Gras" , "Mardi Gras season", and "Carnival season", in English, refer to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday...
ball); however, the surveillance team is ambushed by Cota's hitmen (masquerading as street dancers).
The DEA enlists the support of the U.S. Army's Delta Force in order to infiltrate San Carlos instead of sending DEA agents due to the massacre in Rio - like the first film, there is an undercover agent within Cota's drug cartel (this time, a DEA agent playing a role similar to that of the Israeli Mossad agent posing as a priest in the first film).
Colonel Scott McCoy (Chuck Norris) and his partner, Major Bobby Chavez (Paul Perri
Paul Perri
Paul John Perri is an American-born Canadian-American film and television actor. Perri is best known for portraying Edwards and Skinless Parker in Hellraiser: Bloodline, Harry Hume from Chaos, and as Dr. Sidney Bloom from Manhunter.-Background:Perri and his wife, Michele Miner are the parents of...
), bring Cota to court (the Delta team pose as airline passengers while Cota is en route to Geneva, Switzerland to deposit his drug money in a Swiss bank account). Unfortunately, their efforts amount to nothing as Cota is easily able to post bail and escape.
Unable to contain his rage, Chavez furiously lashes out at Cota in court. Cota decides to strike at Chavez by having Chavez's pregnant wife and 13-year-old brother killed.
Out on a personal mission of vengeance, Chavez is captured by Cota's forces and is tortured and killed. When three DEA agents attempt to go in and bring Cota and his army down, they are taken hostage, and are to be executed.
McCoy leads Delta Force in to rescue the hostages. Under the guise of a surveillance mission, the team fly across San Carlos. They then deviate from the agreed flight plan and head south. The chopper then lands and deploys troops to attack and destroy cocaine production facilities in the area. Meanwhile, McCoy sneaks into Cota's compound to rescue the DEA hostages and capture Cota. But after releasing the prisoners McCoy is captured by Cota. He is then placed in a chamber that will be filled with toxic gas. But as McCoy starts to die, General Taylor arrives in his heavily-armed gunship. Rockets destroy Cota's residence, allowing McCoy to break through the chamber's shattered glass.
With the help of DEA Agent Page, they place Cota in his own armored limousine and escape. Cota's bodyguards pursue the vehicle to a village, but just as McCoy is about to be overrun Taylor arrives with Delta Force. McCoy chases Cota through the jungle during the fighting. After the drug lord kills a villager who wanted revenge for the murder of her family, McCoy arrives and beats him. Cota then tries to goad McCoy into killing him, knowing he is wanted alive.
But as Taylor orders ropes to be lowered from the helicopter for the pick up, the last few of Cota's men make a final bid to rescue their boss. One of them swings his machete but only manages to partially cut Cota's rope before the helicopter heads back to the American carrier fleet. Hanging beneath the chopper, Cota continues to goad McCoy about his invulnerability, saying that once in court he will walk free again. But just as he assures McCoy he is going to have him killed, his rope snaps. Prompting McCoy to wryly observe, "Not today, asshole!".
The film ends as the drug baron falls thousands of feet to his death.
Cast
- Chuck NorrisChuck NorrisCarlos Ray "Chuck" Norris is an American martial artist and actor. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his rise to fame as a martial artist and has since founded his own school, Chun Kuk Do...
as Col. Scott McCoy - Billy DragoBilly DragoBilly Drago is an American actor known for his roles as villains in television and motion pictures.-Personal life:Drago was born William Eugene Burrows in Hugoton, Kansas to William and Gladys Burrows. He took his grandmother's maiden name as his stage name to keep from being confused with another...
as Ramon Cota - John P. RyanJohn P. Ryan (actor)John P. Ryan was an American character actor, best known for his role as Warden Ranken in the 1985 film Runaway Train.Ryan died from a stroke in Los Angeles, California in 2007 at the age of 70.-Filmography:...
as General Taylor - Richard JaeckelRichard JaeckelRichard Hanley Jaeckel was an American actor of film and television.-Life and career:Jaeckel was born in Long Beach, New York. A short, but tough guy, he played a variety of characters during his fifty years in movies & television and became one of Hollywood's best known character actors...
as DEA Agent John Page - Paul PerriPaul PerriPaul John Perri is an American-born Canadian-American film and television actor. Perri is best known for portraying Edwards and Skinless Parker in Hellraiser: Bloodline, Harry Hume from Chaos, and as Dr. Sidney Bloom from Manhunter.-Background:Perri and his wife, Michele Miner are the parents of...
as Maj. Bobby Chavez - Begoña Plaza as Quiquina Esquintla (as Begonia Plaza)
- Héctor MercadoHector MercadoHéctor Luis Mercado is a former professional baseball pitcher, born in Cataño, Puerto Rico. Mercado played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball, as well as one season in Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan. Mercado was listed at 6' 3" in height, and 235 lb. in weight...
as Miguel (as Hector Mercado) - Mark MargolisMark MargolisMark Margolis is an American actor who has been making films since 1976.Margolis went to Temple University briefly before moving to New York City, where he studied drama with Stella Adler and at the Actors Studio...
as Gen. Olmedo
Reception
Delta Force 2 made $1.85 million in its first week ranking 6th overall.However, it was poorly received by critics. the film draw major criticism on the low production values, tacky b-movie script, bad acting, little in common with his predecessor
The Delta Force (film)
The Delta Force is a 1986 American action film starring Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin as leaders of an elite squad of Special Forces troops based on the real life U.S. Army Delta Force unit. It was directed by Menahem Golan and featured Martin Balsam, Joey Bishop, Robert Vaughn, Steve James, Robert...
, stock of clichés, and using similar plot elemets from Norris' other film Missing in Action
Missing in Action (film)
Missing in Action is a 1984 action B-movie directed by Joseph Zito and starring Chuck Norris. It is set in the context of the Vietnam War POW/MIA issue. Colonel Braddock, who escaped a Vietnamese prisoner of war camp 10 years earlier, returns to Vietnam to find American soldiers listed as missing...
.
Helicopter accident
On May 16th, 1989 a helicopter crash on set killed four crew members and the pilot.Production notes
Although set principally in South America, these scenes were shot near Tagaytay CityTagaytay City
The City of Tagaytay is a second class city in the province of Cavite, Philippines. Only away from Manila via Aguinaldo Highway, it is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Tagaytay City provides a good view of the Taal Volcano...
, Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.