Question 1

What tragic accident occurred during the filming of Braddock: Missing in Action III?

Accepted Answer

During production in the Philippines, a hired Philippine Air Force helicopter crashed into Manila Bay, killing four Filipino soldiers and wounding five others. This happened the same day as the "Twilight Zone Tragedy" verdict was announced.

Question 2

Why did Chuck Norris threaten to sue Cannon Pictures over this film?

Accepted Answer

Norris felt Cannon mishandled the theatrical release due to financial struggles, putting little effort into promotion or marketing, despite him believing it was his strongest film up to that point.

Question 3

Who directed Braddock: Missing in Action III, and how did he get the role?

Accepted Answer

Aaron Norris directed the film. He took over after original director Joseph Zito and Chuck Norris had creative and personal differences; Aaron was previously the second unit director.

Question 4

What geographical error appears in the film's depiction of Thailand?

Accepted Answer

While Braddock is in Thailand, vehicles are shown being driven from the left side, but Thailand is a right-hand drive country.

Question 5

What is the main conflict that drives Colonel James Braddock's mission in the film?

Accepted Answer

Braddock learns his Asian wife and 12-year-old son are still alive in Communist Vietnam, leading him to mount a one-man assault to free them, ultimately rescuing dozens of Amerasian children while battling a sadistic Vietnamese officer.

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