The Delta Force is a 1986 action-thriller film directed by Menahem Golan and starring Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin. The film begins with a prologue set in 1985 Beirut, where a group of American hostages are being held by terrorists. The US government sends in a team of Delta Force commandos to rescue the hostages, but they are unable to complete the mission due to political interference.
The main story of the film picks up a year later as an American commercial airliner, Flight 282, is hijacked by Lebanese terrorists who demand the release of their comrades from prison. The terrorists are armed and dangerous, and they threaten to kill the passengers and crew if their demands are not met. The US government decides to call in the Delta Force once again to take out the terrorists and rescue the hostages.
The Delta Force team is led by Major Scott McCoy (played by Chuck Norris), a highly skilled and experienced soldier who has a personal stake in the mission, as his wife was one of the passengers on the hijacked plane. The team also includes Colonel Nick Alexander (played by Lee Marvin), who is nearing retirement and serves as a mentor to McCoy.
The Delta Force team is able to infiltrate the hijacked plane and take out the terrorists one by one using a combination of stealth and brute force. They are also able to rescue the hostages and bring the plane safely to a stop in Beirut, where they face a final showdown with the remaining terrorists.
The Delta Force was a box office success and has become a classic of the action movie genre. It is known for its intense action sequences, memorable characters, and patriotic themes. The film also features a memorable score by Alan Silvestri, which has become an iconic part of the film's legacy.