Introduction

Soldier of Fortune, Inc. is an American action-adventure television series which ran in syndication from 1997 to 1999, about an elite team (composed of mostly former military personnel) who performed “unofficial” missions for the US Government.

Also known as SOF: Special Ops Force.

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Outline

During the first season, the show dealt with terrorists and drug lords, and often tackled issues such as patriotism and self-sacrifice. The primary cast included Brad Johnson, Tim Abell, Melinda Clarke, Réal Andrews, Mark Sheppard, and David Selby.

Cast

• Series 01:
  • Brad Johnson – Major Matthew Quentin Shepherd (former US Army Special Forces; counter-terrorism, special recon, unconventional warfare, infiltration, edged weapons).
  • Tim Abell – Staff Sergeant Benny Ray Riddle (former US Marine; scout sniper, armourer).
  • Melinda Clarke – Margo Vincent (former CIA GS-14; intelligence, cryptography, linguistics).
  • Réal Andrews – Lt. Jason “Chance” Walker (former US Army; aviation expert, close quarters combat specialist).
  • Mark Sheppard – Staff Sergeant Christopher “C.J.” Yates (former SAS; demolitions, electronic surveillance).
  • David Selby – Xavier Trout (government liaison).

• Other:
  • Billy Gallo – Ricardo “Rico” Valesquez (former Navy SEAL; underwater infiltration, combat medic, signals).
  • Brian Cousins – Lieutenant Gunter Hauer (former GSG-9; demolitions, electrical engineering.).

Soldier of Fortune, Inc Series

• Episode 01: Genesis.
• Episode 02: Power Corrupts.
• Episode 03: Over the Wire.
• Episode 04: For Love or Money.
• Episode 05: Alpha Dogs.
• Episode 06: Broken Play.
• Episode 07: Collateral Damage.
• Episode 08: La Mano Negra.
• Episode 09: Missing in Action.
• Episode 10: Last Chance.
• Episode 11: When the Hammer Falls.
• Episode 12: Surgical Strike.
• Episode 13: Hired Guns.
• Episode 14: Deja Vu, Part 01.
• Episode 15: Deja Vu, Part 02.
• Episode 16: Scorned.
• Episode 17: Tight Spot.
• Episode 18: Double-edged Sword.
• Episode 19: Payback.
• Episode 20: Top Event.

You can find a full index and overview of Soldier of Fortune, Inc here.

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 27 September 1997 to 23 May 1998.
• Running Time: 45 minutes.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.