The Punisher 1989
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatThe 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Frank Castle
as Jake Berkowitz
as Gianni Franco
as Lady Tanaka
as Dino Moretti
as Sam Leary
as Shake
as Tommy Franco
as Tanaka's Daughter
as Sato
Director:
Writer:
Boaz Yakin, Gerry Conway, John Romita Sr., Ross Andru
Stars:
Dolph Lundgren, Louis Gossett Jr., Jeroen Krabbé, Kim Miyori, Bryan Marshall, Nancy Everhard, Barry Otto, Brian Rooney, Zoshka Mizak, Kenji Yamaki,
Genres:
Action,Crime,Drama,Thriller
Release Date:
1989 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
89 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
The Punisher
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Frank Castle
as Jake Berkowitz
as Gianni Franco
as Lady Tanaka
as Dino Moretti
as Sam Leary
as Shake
as Tommy Franco
as Tanaka's Daughter
as Sato
as Tomio
as TV Newsreader
as Tarrone
as Laccone
as Musso
as Ginny
as Ginny's Girlfriend
as Sophia
as Cathy
as Caterina
as Dominic
as Robert
as Nicholas
as Mario
as French Leader
as Cutter Captain
as O'Banion
as Julie Castle
as Felice Castle
as Annie Castle
as Nanny
as Maitre d'
as Elevator Repairman
as Danny
as Joey
as Mickey
as Peeing Man
as Bill
as Joe
as Tim
as Hood
as Mafia Man
as Ito
as Bartender
as Man in Bar
as Cop
as Laurie Silvers
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Drunk
as Bus Driver
as Young Tommy (uncredited)
as Yakuza (uncredited)
as Housemaid (uncredited)
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