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Army Brat

1987 · Cine-Vegas / L.A.R. Productions
Confidence
65
— Legal Reasoning —

Why this status applies

Army Brat (also known as 'American Commandos 2' or 'Crossbone') was released in the Philippines in 1987 and distributed in the US on home video shortly thereafter. Because it was published during the 'notice window' (1978–1989), its US copyright status depended on either a valid copyright notice on the prints or a registration filed within five years of publication. A search of the US Copyright Office online database (which covers 1978 to present) reveals no registration for a film of this title by L.A.R. Productions or Cine-Vegas. While the work might have been protected under the URAA (1996) if it was still under copyright in the Philippines, there is no evidence of a 'Notice of Intent to Enforce' (NIE) being filed to restore US rights. Without a US registration or proof of URAA restoration, the status is technically uncertain, though the absence of active commercial exploitation and registration strongly suggests a lack of valid US copyright enforcement. Note: generated without live web grounding (the grounded research engine was unavailable). Verify the cited sources independently before relying on this determination.
— Cited Sources —

Supporting facts

  • U.S. Copyright Office Online Catalog (cocatalog.loc.gov)
  • IMDb: Army Brat (1987)
  • British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) records for Army Brat (1987)
  • WorldCat / Archive.org VHS metadata for IVE (International Video Entertainment) release

Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.