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The Exterminator

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The Exterminator
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R,1hr 41min
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Released:
September 10, 1980
Distributor:
AVCO Embassy Pictures
Synopsis: A Vietnam veteran declares a one-man war on crime in this vigilante revenge thriller. Michael Jefferson (Steve James) saved the life of his best friend John Eastland (Robert Ginty) while the two were serving in Vietnam, so when Jefferson is left permanently paralyzed after a vicious attack by muggers, Eastland is determined to get revenge. Declaring war not only on the thugs who injured Jefferson but the entire lawless underclass, Eastland becomes known as "The Exterminator" for his swift and deadly ... Full Synopsis
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This grisly exploitation item one-ups the Death Wish series by taking its revenge film scenario to greater (and often more gruesome) extremes. Like the Death Wish films, The Exterminator's take on the justice system is one-dimensional and it wallows in the kind of nonstop brutality guaranteed to send any sensitive viewer running for the exit. Despite its exploitative nature and morally questionable ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Detective James Dalton
Dr. Megan Stewart
John Eastland
Michael Jefferson
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