Bad Ass 2012
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatDecorated Vietnam hero, Frank Vega returns home only to get shunned by society leaving him without a job or his high school sweetheart. It's not until forty years later when an incident on a commuter bus makes him a local hero where he's suddenly celebrated once again. But his good fortune suddenly turns for the worse when his best friend is murdered and the police aren't doing anything about it.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Frank Vega
as Panther
as Mayor Williams
as Officer Malark
as Amber Lamps
as Martin
as Klondike Washington
as Father Miller
as Tatiana
as Juanita Vega
Director:
Writer:
Craig Moss, Elliot Tishman
Stars:
Danny Trejo, Charles S. Dutton, Ron Perlman, Patrick Fabian, Joyful Drake, John Duffy, Harrison Page, Richard Riehle, Winter Ave Zoli, Tonita Castro,
Genres:
Action,Drama
Release Date:
2012 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
91 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
Bad Ass
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
CM
Cast
as Frank Vega
as Panther
as Mayor Williams
as Officer Malark
as Amber Lamps
as Martin
as Klondike Washington
as Father Miller
as Tatiana
as Juanita Vega
as Renaldo
as Marissa
as Detective Shah
as Lindsay Kendall
as Frank Vega-young
as Attorney
as Martin Sr.
as Woman in Purple
as Skinhead #1
as Skinhead #2
as Emily Kendall
as Nikki Kendall
as Frances
as Rita
as Calvin
as Girl on Bus
as Sluggy Korn-Nuts
as Austin Linkler
as Sebastian
as Terence
as Rebecca Parker
as News Anchor
as Male Interviewer
as Store Clerk
as Gang Banger #1
as Gang Banger #3
as Mother
as Rex / Pawn Shop Owner
as James Worthy
as Elderly Women
as Tattoo Guy
as Bartender
as Churchill
as Militant Guy
as Capt. Jenkins
as Aldo the Office Boy
as Himself
as Baller
as Jewish Priest
as Guy in Jeep
as Agata (uncredited)
as Generous Bus Driver (uncredited)
as Office Worker (uncredited)
as Bus Driver #2 (uncredited)
as Two Dudes #1 (uncredited)
as Two Dudes #2 (uncredited)
as Other Baller #1 (uncredited)
as Other Baller #3 (uncredited)
as Buffed-Out Guy (uncredited)
as TV Hockey Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
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