The Punisher (1989)

Directed by

Mark Goldblatt

Genre

action film, crime film, thriller film, vigilante film

Country

Australia, United States

Runtime

1h 29m

Rated

R

Rating

5.8 of 10 from 692 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A vigilante known as the Punisher takes on the Mafia and the Yakuza in a one-man war. He uses extreme methods to punish criminals in a city overrun by organized crime.

darkbroodingvengefulseriousaction-orientedgrittystarkno-nonsense

What happens

The Punisher is a 1989 vigilante action film based on the Marvel Comics character the Punisher. The film was directed by Mark Goldblatt and written by Boaz Yakin. It stars Dolph Lundgren in the title role, a vigilante who wages war on the Mafia and Yakuza. Louis Gossett Jr., Jeroen Krabbé, and Kim Miyori appear in supporting roles. The film had a troubled release due to producer New World International's financial issues. It was released directly to home media in the United States, but grossed $30 million on a $9 million budget from an international theatrical run. Initially receiving polarizing reviews, The Punisher has since gained a cult following. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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