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The Punisher
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R,2hrs 4min
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Released:
April 16, 2004
Distributor:
Lions Gate Films
Synopsis: An ordinary lawman goes outside the law to carry out his own brand of justice in this dark-themed thriller. Frank Castle (Thomas Jane) is an FBI agent who deeply loves his wife and son, but is also strongly devoted to his work. Castle's investigation of a powerful crime cartel leads to a gunfight which claims the life of a young boy, whose father is underworld kingpin Howard Saint (John Travolta). Furious and eager for revenge, Saint arranges for Castle and his family to be murdered in retaliation. ... Full Synopsis
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Among the recent spate of comic-book movies, from "Spider-Man" to the "X-Men," The Punisher is unique. Full Review
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Featured Cast
Frank Castle/The Punisher
Howard Saint
Leonard Glass
Mr. Castle, Frank's Father
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Ray Stevenson in "The Punisher: War Zone" (Lionsgate Films)
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