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The Punisher

R19891h 29mMark Goldblatt
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"If society won't punish the guilty, he will."

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.

ActionCrimeDrama
ShowdownLoss Of Loved OneCrime FighterSuperheroVillainessGang WarBased On ComicRevengeVigilanteOrganized Crime

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What is The Punisher (1989) about?

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…

Who stars in The Punisher?

The Punisher stars Dolph Lundgren (Frank Castle), Louis Gossett Jr. (Jake Berkowitz), Jeroen Krabbé (Gianni Franco), Kim Miyori (Lady Tanaka), Bryan Marshall (Dino Moretti). The film was directed by Mark Goldblatt.

How long is The Punisher?

The Punisher has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated R.

Where can I watch The Punisher?

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