A Navy Seals team was sent to rescue some Americans who were being held captive. And it's during the rescue that Stinger missiles were discovered in the enemy's possesion. The team leader opted to leave rather than destroy them. But in doing so, terrorists have in their possesion the perfect terrorist weapon. So, they have to be found, so that they could be destroyed, but won't be easy.

Despite those named in the credits, the film went through another draft by Kevin Jarre. In one draft, Hawkins ('Charlie Sheen') sacrifices himself to rescue Curran (Michael Biehn), who ends up with the love interest. In another version, Curran is killed off rescuing some kids, and Hawkins and Claire Varrens (Joanne Whalley) are left to mourn his passing. Also in one of those drafts, Curran is an accomplished boxer who squares off in a fight with Hawkins, who's into karate. The golf sequence in the film was a concession when the film's leads objected to a Top Gun (1986)-style scene with knife-throwing contests and bikini bimbos.

Hawkins:
For God's sake, be careful out there!


Ramos:
If I were going to be careful, I'd have joined the Coast Guard...

Crew or equipment visible: Cameraman reflected in a television screen

Written by Jude Cole / Bill Wray / Lisa Hartman
Produced by Bill Wray
Performed by Lisa Hartman
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products