Honor Bound (1988 film)

Honor Bound is a 1988 action film directed by Jeannot Szwarc, starring Tom Skerritt, Kelly McGillis, and Ricardo Montalban. The film centers around a U.S. Navy SEAL, Sam Howard (Skerritt), who is sent to Southeast Asia to rescue a female American doctor, Christine Taylor (McGillis), being held captive by a powerful drug lord, General Bao (Montalban).

Howard's mission is complicated by a complex web of political intrigue and double-crosses, forcing him to confront not only the General's forces but also elements within his own government. The film explores themes of duty, betrayal, and the personal cost of upholding one's honor in a morally ambiguous conflict. Although it features action sequences, the film also delves into the psychological toll on Howard as he struggles to reconcile his mission with his growing awareness of the complexities of the situation. Honor Bound received mixed reviews upon its release.