The Punisher (1989)
Movie 1h 29m ★ 5.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
The Punisher is an action, crime and drama movie from 1989. It is directed by Mark Goldblatt. The cast includes Louis Gossett Jr., Dolph Lundgren and Jeroen Krabbé. The running time is 1h 29m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.8 out of 10.
58Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
The avenging angel of Marvel Comics fame comes brilliantly to life in this searing action-adventure thriller! Dolph Lundgren stars as Frank Castle, a veteran cop who loses his entire family to a mafia car bomb. His ex-partner believes Castle survived the blast and became the Punisher, living in the sewers and exacting vigilante violence against mob bosses throughout the city. When the populace is caught in the midst of a gang war that he caused, Castle must again emerge from the shadows and save the innocent.
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Cast & crew
- Mark GoldblattDirector
- Louis Gossett Jr.as Jake Berkowitz
- Dolph Lundgrenas Frank Castle
- Jeroen Krabbéas Gianni Franco
- Barry Ottoas Shake
- Kim Miyorias Lady Tanaka
- Bryan Marshallas Dino Moretti
- Nancy Everhardas Sam Leary
- Brian Rooneyas Tommy Franco
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Questions about The Punisher
- What genre is The Punisher?
- The Punisher is categorised as Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Punisher?
- Louis Gossett Jr., Dolph Lundgren, Jeroen Krabbé, Barry Otto, Kim Miyori appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Punisher?
- Mark Goldblatt directed The Punisher.
- How long is The Punisher?
- The Punisher runs for 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- Is The Punisher worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Punisher?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
