The Revenger

"They stripped him of his life, his pride and his woman...Revenge was all he had left!"

1989 1h 24m EN

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★4.9TMDB · 11

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Synopsis

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When saxophonist Mike Teller's brother Mackie is killed before being able to deliver $500,000 to mob boss Jack Fisher, Mike is arrested as an accomplice and thrown into prison for five years. Upon his release, he finds Fisher has kidnapped his wife, Lisa, believing Mike has the stolen drug money. With the help of Mackie's old Vietnam war buddy, Harry Crawford, Mike and Harry rescue Lisa, but now have to escape the clutches of the mob in Harry's remote cabin. Will Jack Fisher retrieve his money or will Mike get his revenge?

“They stripped him of his life, his pride and his woman...Revenge was all he had left!”

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Cast

Oliver Reed
Jack Fisher
Frank Zagarino
Michael Keller
Jeff Celentano
Harry Crawford (as Jeff Weston)
Nancy Mulford
Lisa
Sean Taylor
Tyron Richardson
Norman Anstey
Detective Marsh
John Cianetti
Willie Testa
John Pasternack
Big John Barron

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Cedric Sundstrom
Writers: John Cianetti
Languages: English
Countries: South Africa, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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37 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: South Africa, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Cedric Sundstrom, shot by George Bartels. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul O'Bryan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Oliver Reed and Frank Zagarino and Jeff Celentano carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "They stripped him of his life, his pride and his woman...Revenge was all he had left!".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Cedric Sundstrom directs. George Bartels behind the camera. Paul O'Bryan cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in South Africa, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
237 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: South Africa, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Cedric Sundstrom, shot by George Bartels. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Paul O'Bryan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Oliver Reed and Frank Zagarino and Jeff Celentano carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "They stripped him of his life, his pride and his woman...Revenge was all he had left!".
9IMDB entry: tt0098199 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.