Flight of the Intruder is a 1991 action-drama film directed by John Milius and based on the novel of the same name by Stephen Coonts. The movie stars Danny Glover, Willem Dafoe, and Brad Johnson in the lead roles.
The story is set during the Vietnam War in 1972. Lt. Jake Grafton (Brad Johnson) and Lt. Cmdr. Virgil Cole (Willem Dafoe) are two A-6 Intruder pilots who are disillusioned by the military's rules of engagement, which prevent them from carrying out effective bombing missions. They see their comrades getting killed and feel that their hands are tied by the military bureaucracy.
Despite the efforts of their commanding officer (Danny Glover), Grafton and Cole take matters into their own hands and plan a daring mission to bomb a heavily defended target deep in North Vietnam. However, their mission is compromised when they run into unexpected resistance from the North Vietnamese army.
Grafton and Cole are shot down and captured by the enemy, and it's up to their comrades to rescue them before they are executed. The movie ends with a climactic battle between the U.S. Navy and the North Vietnamese army, with Grafton and Cole leading the charge to destroy the enemy's defenses.
Flight of the Intruder is a gripping movie that portrays the harsh realities of war and the psychological toll it takes on soldiers. The film offers a realistic view of the Vietnam War and the sacrifices made by those who fought in it, and is a must-watch for fans of action and war movies.