Despite being criticized by reviewers as "xenophobic" and "amateurish," the film was a massive commercial success, grossing over on a budget of roughly $2–$4 million. It spawned two follow-up films:
The story follows , a former Vietnam War prisoner of war who escaped a brutal camp ten years prior. Haunted by his experiences, Braddock joins a U.S. government investigation team traveling to Ho Chi Minh City to probe reports of American soldiers still held captive. Missing in Action 1984.avi
One Man Against an Army: A Look Back at Missing in Action (1984) Despite being criticized by reviewers as "xenophobic" and
Missing in Action and its prequel, Missing in Action 2: The Beginning , were filmed back-to-back. Originally, the producers intended to release the prequel first, but after seeing the footage, they decided the second film was more commercially viable and released it as the first installment. government investigation team traveling to Ho Chi Minh
The film's concept was inspired by an early 1983 treatment for Rambo: First Blood Part II written by James Cameron that was circulating in Hollywood. Cannon Films rushed Missing in Action into production to release it before the Rambo sequel hit theaters.
: A prequel detailing Braddock's years in the POW camp.
: A sequel where Braddock returns to Vietnam to rescue his wife and son. Missing in Action (1984) - Plot - IMDb