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The Punisher (1989)

Movie ★ 5.8 89 min

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.

Mark Goldblatt Director Boaz Yakin Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 5, 1989
Runtime
89 min
Rating
R
Budget
$9.0M
IMDb
tt0098141
Studio
, Robert Mark Kamen Productions

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Punisher 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 caught in the midst of a gang war that he caused, Castle must again emerge from the shadows and save the innocent.
Who directed The Punisher?
The Punisher was directed by Mark Goldblatt.
Who stars in The Punisher?
The Punisher stars Dolph Lundgren, Louis Gossett Jr., Jeroen Krabbé, Kim Miyori.
When was The Punisher released?
The Punisher is a 1989 action, crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Punisher?
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