Firefight (1986 film)

Firefight is a 1986 American action film directed by Paul Mayersberg and starring Gary Swanson, Michael O'Hare, and Ann Dusenberry. The film centers on a Vietnam veteran who becomes embroiled in a deadly struggle between rival drug gangs operating in the United States.

The plot follows Larry (Gary Swanson), a disillusioned Vietnam War veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life. He becomes involved with a ruthless drug lord named Max (Michael O'Hare) and his girlfriend, Sheila (Ann Dusenberry). Larry finds himself caught in the middle of a violent turf war as Max and a rival gang leader battle for control of the local drug trade. The film explores themes of violence, betrayal, and the lasting psychological impact of war.

Firefight received limited theatrical release and mixed reviews. While some critics praised its action sequences and gritty atmosphere, others found the plot convoluted and the characters underdeveloped. The film is noted for its depiction of the dark underbelly of the drug trade and the struggles faced by veterans returning from war.