Punisher: War Zone 2008
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SplatWaging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw. With the "Punisher Task Force" hot on his trail and the FBI unable to take Jigsaw in, Frank must stand up to the formidable army that Jigsaw has recruited before more of his evil deeds go unpunished.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Frank Castle / The Punisher
as Billy "The Beaut" Russoti / Jigsaw
as Angela Donatelli
as Paul Budiansky
as James Russoti / "Loony Bin Jim" / "LBJ"
as Martin Soap
as Linus Lieberman / Micro
as Grace Donatelli
as Carmine "Pittsy" Gazzera
as "Ink" Gazzera
Director:
Writer:
Matt Holloway, Gerry Conway, Nick Santora, Art Marcum
Stars:
Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Julie Benz, Colin Salmon, Doug Hutchison, Dash Mihok, Wayne Knight, Stephanie Janusauskas, Mark Camacho, Keram Malicki-Sánchez,
Genres:
Action,Crime
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
102 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Punisher: War Zone
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Frank Castle / The Punisher
as Billy "The Beaut" Russoti / Jigsaw
as Angela Donatelli
as Paul Budiansky
as James Russoti / "Loony Bin Jim" / "LBJ"
as Martin Soap
as Linus Lieberman / Micro
as Grace Donatelli
as Carmine "Pittsy" Gazzera
as "Ink" Gazzera
as Nicky Donatelli
as Carlos
as Maginty
as Cristu Bulat
as Tiberiu
as Father Mike
as Agent Miller
as Captain Ross
as Saffiotti
as Pompiliu
as Cesare
as Mrs. Cesare
as Arm Candy
as Mrs. Gordlock
as Micro's Mother
as Plastic Surgeon
as Motel Manager
as Ice Team Leader
as EMT
as Asylum Orderly
as Priest
as Bodyguard #2
as Waiter
as Harlem Gangleader
as Frank's Son
as TV News Reporter
as Guard
as Alpha Dog
as Nicki's Dad
as Nicki's Mom
as Wiseguy
as Cesare Wiseguy
as FBI Van Agent
as NYPD Officer (uncredited)
as Mugger
as Banger #1
as Banger #2
as Banger #3 (uncredited)
as Schoolboy
as Old Man
as Thug
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