Deadly Heroes

Deadly Heroes

Year: 1993

Runtime: 105 mins

Language: English

ActionDrama

Terrorism faces a relentless foe when ex‑Navy SEAL Brad Cartowski is wounded in an attack at Athens airport. The terrorists kidnap his wife and flee on a hijacked plane to North Africa. Assisted by former SEAL Cody Grant, Cartowski locates their hide‑out, is captured and electro‑tortured, escapes and returns with reinforcements to rescue his wife and exact vengeance on Carlos, the ring leader.

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1

Terrorists modify toy guns to bypass Athens Airport security

Footage shows terrorists converting plastic toy guns into realistic weapons that can slip past metal detectors at Athens Airport. The scheme is designed to trigger a high-profile attack with minimal risk to the terrorists. A young boy named Paul Cartowski notices the trick and understands the danger.

Opening sequence Athens, Greece
2

Paul informs Brad about the threat

Paul tells his father, Brad Cartowski, that the weapons used by the terrorists are fake but deadly. Brad, a former CIA operative and Navy SEAL, recognizes the severity of the threat. He prepares to intervene as the attackers close in on their target.

Before bus hijack Athens, Greece
3

Gunfight erupts as terrorists hijack the airport bus

A gunfight erupts as security confronts the attackers, disrupting the airport's routine. Brad is injured during the pursuit when the hijackers seize an airport bus with passengers aboard. The incident plunges the scene into chaos and a full-scale pursuit begins.

During the bus hijack Athens Airport/airport vicinity
4

Wife kidnapped and flown to North Africa

The terrorists kidnap Brad's wife and force her onto a hijacked plane bound for North Africa. Brad teams up with fellow ex-SEAL Cody Grant to pursue the flight across borders. The rescue mission shifts from containment to a counterstrike across hostile terrain.

In flight to North Africa On the hijacked plane; en route to North Africa
5

Brad and Cody locate the hideout but Brad is captured

Brad and Cody track the terrorists to a hidden location and infiltrate the compound. Brad is captured during the infiltration, forcing Cody to rethink the plan. The situation becomes a personal mission to rescue both Brad and his wife.

After locating the hideout North Africa hideout
6

Brad endures torture and escapes

Brad is stripped, bound, beaten, and subjected to brutal electro-torture. He endures the torture with grim determination until he finally escapes. The escape sets the stage for a full SEAL-led assault on the hideout.

During captivity Terrorists' hideout
7

SEAL reinforcements storm to rescue his wife

Brad escapes and signals for reinforcements, arriving with a Navy SEAL team to storm the hideout. The SEALs move in with stealth and precision, locating and freeing the hostages. Brad's wife is ultimately freed, and the rescue transitions to the next phase of the operation.

Immediately after escape Terrorists' hideout
8

Alya is killed during the SEAL infiltration

Alya, the female terrorist, is killed early in the SEAL infiltration, removing a major obstacle to the rescue. The SEALs press forward through the house to locate the hostages. The operation grows more determined as the team eliminates remaining threats.

During SEAL infiltration Inside terrorists' house
9

Patrick is killed after a fatal exchange

Patrick, a terrorist, shoots a SEAL in the leg, but the SEAL survives and feigns vulnerability to draw him out. The same SEAL then dispatches Patrick with a precise neck-break. The firefight continues, heightening the tension as the mission nears its climax.

During firefight Inside terrorists' house
10

Carlos is ambushed; wife is rescued

Cody and Cartowski ambush Carlos, the terrorist leader, in a decisive confrontation. Cody shoots Carlos in the head, allowing Cartowski to rescue his wife from captivity. The operation concludes with all threats neutralized and no SEAL casualties reported.

Climax of rescue Terrorists' house
11

Pentagon approves and the house is blown

With Pentagon approval, the SEALs detonate explosives planted in the terrorists' house, blowing it up just before the final phase of the mission. The blast ensures the terrorists are eliminated and their operation ends in dramatic fashion. The rescue has been completed, and the threat is removed.

Pre-raid / just before final actions Terrorists' house
12

Family reunion and epilogue

The rescue is successful and Cartowski's wife is safe. The film closes with a reunion scene where Brad and his wife meet his mother and son, sharing a heartfelt hug. The remaining SEALs look on, celebrating a mission accomplished.

Ending Cartowski home

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