Extreme Prejudice

19871987
RR
1h 36m

Extreme Prejudice (1987)

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A Texas Ranger and a ruthless narcotics kingpin - they were childhood friends, now they are adversaries...A Texas Ranger and a ruthless narcotics kingpin - they were childhood friends, now they are adversaries...A Texas Ranger and a ruthless narcotics kingpin - they were childhood friends, now they are adversaries...

Director
- Walter Hill
Writers
- John Milius(story)
- Fred Rexer(story)
- Deric Washburn(screenplay)
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Extreme Prejudice (1987)

Nick Nolte in Extreme Prejudice (1987)

Michael Ironside, Nick Nolte, Maria Conchita Alonso, Powers Boothe, and Rip Torn in Extreme Prejudice (1987)

Extreme Prejudice (1987)

Clancy Brown, Nick Nolte, William Forsythe, Matt Mulhern, and Dan Tullis Jr. in Extreme Prejudice (1987)

Lin Shaye in Extreme Prejudice (1987)

Extreme Prejudice (1987)

Tom Lister Jr. and Luis Contreras in Extreme Prejudice (1987)

Tom Lister Jr. and Luis Contreras in Extreme Prejudice (1987)

Extreme Prejudice (1987)

Director
- Walter Hill
Writers
- John Milius(story)
- Fred Rexer(story)
- Deric Washburn(screenplay)
All cast & crew
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When they were kids Texas Ranger Jack Benteen used to be best friends with drug kingpin Cash Bailey. At present, however, the only element linking them together is Jack's girlfriend Sarita, who used to be with Cash. She returns to Cash as a voluntary hostage to make certain that Jack keeps his hands off the drug lord's operation. On top of that, there is a meticulously planned drug bust, in which both Jack and Cash butt heads with CIA-funded paramilitary Maj. Paul Hackett, following his own agenda. —Anonymous

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Taglines
- An army of forgotten heroes, all officially dead. They live for combat. Now they've met the wrong man.
Genres
Certificate
- R
Parents guide

Trivia
Nick Nolte modelled his character on Joaquin Jackson, a real Texas Ranger. Nolte spent three weeks in Texas with Jackson learning the day-to-day activities of a Ranger. Nolte took what he learned and incorporated it into his character; the mannerisms and dress.

Goofs
A microphone is visible in bar scene at the beginning (a few minutes from the start).

Quotes
Sheriff Hank Pearson: Hell, Jack... the only thing worse than a politician is a child molester.

Alternate versions
West German theatrical version was cut to secure a "Not under 16" rating. The VHS release by Marketing Film is cut even more to retain that rating. Only in 2002 the uncut version was released on DVD by Kinowelt.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Extreme Prejudice/Marlene/Personal Services/Sweet Lorraine (1987)

Soundtracks
LA CHANCLA
Composed by Tomás Ponce Reyes
Produced by Ry Cooder

Top review

6/10

Nick Nolte Kicks Ass!!!

Walter Hill and John Milius tackle the modern day Western in 'Extreme Prejudice'. A fast moving, Drugs Across the Border film that requires some attention to detail. With Nick Nolte delivering the goods as a strong, silent, second generation Texas Ranger opposite an equally powerful Powers Booth as a well connected, possibly undercover Kingpin who had grown up with Nolte... Enter a team of Black Ops GIs led by Michael Ironside and the always underrated Clancy Brown. Stir in the odd bank heist. Great Lines. Lies on top of lies. Lots of guns. William Forsythe as a totally dedicated borderline psycho. Rip Torn as Nolte's shoot from the hip Mentor. Even more guns. And a final Shoot 'Em Up to rival 'The Wild Bunch'. Put it all together, and you have a memorable, cast driven classic 'Guy Flick'!

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Release date
- April 24, 1987 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Also known as
- Ausgelöscht
Filming locations
- El Paso, Texas, USA
Production company
- Carolco Pictures
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Budget
- $22,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $11,307,844
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,498,957
- Apr 26, 1987
Gross worldwide
- $11,307,844

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Runtime
1 hour 36 minutes
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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