The Punisher (1989)★ 5.0/10

R · US · 89 min · October 5, 1989

Action
Crime
Thriller

Written by: Boaz Yakin

After his family is killed in a Mafia car bomb intended for him, former detective and Marine Frank Castle becomes "The Punisher," a vigilante who targets mobsters. Armed with a skull-emblazoned knife and aided by an enigmatic ally named Shake, he wages a one-man war against organized crime in the city's gritty underworld.

Original title

The Punisher

Storyline

Frank Castle, a former detective and Marine, seeks vengeance for his family's murder as he transforms into the vigilante known as "The Punisher." With a unique interpretation of the iconic character and a gritty urban setting, this film offers a captivating narrative of revenge, redemption, and justice. The inclusion of a mysterious ally named Shake adds depth to the story, making it a compelling choice for those seeking action-packed storytelling with a twist.

Rating

5.0 / 10 · 29,315

Companies

New World Pictures, New World International, Capital Cinéma, Highlight Film, Independent Films, Rainboworld Entertainment, Cannon Film Distributors, Castle Premier Releasing, Herald Film Company, José Frade Producciones Cinematográficas, Mei Ah Entertainment, Nippon Herald Films, Premier Releasing, Delta Vidéo Diffusion, Egmont Entertainment, First Release Home Entertainment, Ofer Video, Premiere Home Video, Roadshow Entertainment Video, Videosonic, Gativideo, Live Home Video, MCA Home Video, Carolco Television, World Movies, WWOR, Worldvision Enterprises, Eagle Home Video, Herald Videogram, Artisan Entertainment, TeleFutura, UPN, Regasa Films, Soul Media, Soul media, Koch Media, NSM Records, Ecstasy Of Films

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