The Punisher
"If society won't punish the guilty, he will."
Originally released in 1989. The Punisher is a action/crime film. directed by Mark Goldblatt. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dolph Lundgren, Louis Gossett Jr., and Jeroen Krabbé
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 5, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (650 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
Production Companies
- New World Pictures
- Robert Mark Kamen Productions
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 ma...
Who directed The Punisher?
The Punisher was directed by Mark Goldblatt.
How long is The Punisher?
The Punisher has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Punisher released?
The Punisher was released on October 5, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Punisher?
The main cast of The Punisher includes Dolph Lundgren, Louis Gossett Jr., Jeroen Krabbé, Kim Miyori, Bryan Marshall.
Is The Punisher worth watching?
The Punisher has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 650 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.