Revenge (I) (1990)

Michael "Jay" Cochran has just left the Navy after 12 years. He's not quite sure what he's going to do, except that he knows he wants a holiday. He decides to visit Tiburon Mendez, a ... See full summary »

Director:

Tony Scott

Writers:

Jim Harrison (novel), Jim Harrison (screenplay),

Stars:

Kevin Costner, Anthony Quinn, Madeleine Stowe

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Costner	...	Cochran
Anthony Quinn	...	Tibey
Madeleine Stowe	...	Miryea
Tomas Milian	...	Cesar
Joaquín Martínez	...	Mauro
James Gammon	...	Texan
Jesse Corti	...	Madero
Sally Kirkland	...	Rock Star
Luis de Icaza	...	Ramon
Gerardo Zepeda	...	Elefante
Miguel Ferrer	...	Amador
John Leguizamo	...	Ignacio
Joe Santos	...	Ibarra
Christofer de Oni	...	Diaz
Daniel Rojo	...	Vaquero

Storyline

Michael "Jay" Cochran has just left the Navy after 12 years. He's not quite sure what he's going to do, except that he knows he wants a holiday. He decides to visit Tiburon Mendez, a powerful but shady Mexican businessman who he once flew to Alaska for a hunting trip. Arriving at the Mendez mansion in Mexico, he is immediately surprised by the beauty and youth of Mendez' wife Miryea. Their attraction to each other is undeniable, but Cochran is aware that Mendez is a powerful, vindictive, and very possessive man who does not tolerate betrayal.

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Plot Keywords:

mexico | betrayal | mansion | breasts | adulterous wife | 

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Taglines:

There's only one passion more uncontrollable than love.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA Mexico

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

16 February 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Vingança

Filming Locations:

Sierra de Organos, Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico

Box Office

Gross:

$15,650,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New World Pictures, Rastar Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

124 min 104 min (director's cut) 115 min (cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The name of Stowe's character, Miyrea, is an anagram of Stowe's real-life, Costa Rican mother, Mireya.

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Goofs

During Jay's farewell party, several of the attendees can be seen wearing their covers (hats and caps). This is incorrect; Navy regulations state that covers may be worn indoors only during formal military ceremonies.

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Quotes

Michael J. 'Jay' Cochran: I killed a man who I hated today.

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Connections

Referenced in Obsession: The Sex and Violence of Revenge (2007)

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Soundtracks

"Mas"
Performed by Kinky
Courtesy of Sonic 360/Nettwerk Productions
(director's cut)

User Reviews

Highly underrated

I'd avoided this film for years, despite being a huge Costner fan, because people had described it as nearly unwatchable. On the advice of someone on the internet, I gave it a shot, and what a surprise! Although it'll never be one of my favorite films, it's certainly worthwhile, a highly engrossing (albeit graphically gory) trip through a wide and shifting range of emotions. Quinn gives his best performance since "Zorba," and Costner and Stowe are extremely good. The photography is extraordinary, and Mexican music has seldom been used so effectively. I'd recommend it to anyone with a strong stomach. The love scenes, by the way, are romantic AND sexy, a rare combination.