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Cast & Crew

Mark Goldblatt
Director
Louis Gossett Jr.
As Jake Berkowitz
Dolph Lundgren
As Frank Castle / The Punisher
Jeroen Krabbé
As Gianni Franco
Barry Otto
As Shake
Bryan Marshall
As Dino Moretti
Todd Boyce
As Terrone

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The Punisher (1989) Frank Castle, a former undercover FBI agent, is out for vengeance against the criminal underworld after his family is killed by a car bomb planted by the mafia. Living in the sewers and using his skills as a vigilante, Castle sets out to exact justice and punishment on those responsible for his family's death. As he takes on the criminal organizations, Castle's reputation as a ruthless and efficient killer spreads, earning him the nickname "The Punisher." His actions have weakened the mafia, making them vulnerable to a rival gang, the Japanese Yakuza. When the Yakuza kidnaps the innocent son of a mafia boss, Castle must once again emerge from the shadows to save the child and bring justice to the criminal world. With the help of his former partner, Jake Berkowitz, Castle must navigate the dangerous underworld of organized crime and take down the Yakuza, while also confronting his own demons and personal vendetta. Will Castle be able to save the child and bring peace to his own life, or will his thirst for revenge consume him? The Punisher is a gritty and intense action-thriller that explores themes of justice, vengeance, and redemption, starring Dolph Lundgren as the titular character. The film is based on a popular Marvel Comics character and has become a cult classic among fans of the genre.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Punisher include The Crow, Patriot Games, Crime Story, No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers, Mobsters, Blue City.

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The Punisher was released in theaters on October 5, 1989.