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Retribution

  • 19871987
  • RR
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.1K
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Dennis Lipscomb, Suzanne Snyder, and Leslie Wing in Retribution (1987)
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A Manic depressive artist survives a suicidal fall only to be possessed by a murdered gangster, who uses the artist to seek vengeance on those that ended his life.A Manic depressive artist survives a suicidal fall only to be possessed by a murdered gangster, who uses the artist to seek vengeance on those that ended his life.A Manic depressive artist survives a suicidal fall only to be possessed by a murdered gangster, who uses the artist to seek vengeance on those that ended his life.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
    • Guy Magar
    • Guy Magar
    • Lee Wasserman
  • Stars
    • Dennis Lipscomb
    • Leslie Wing
    • Suzanne Snyder
    • Guy Magar
    • Guy Magar
    • Lee Wasserman
  • Stars
    • Dennis Lipscomb
    • Leslie Wing
    • Suzanne Snyder
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 26User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Suzanne Snyder in Retribution (1987)
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    Retribution (1987)
    Dennis Lipscomb and Suzanne Snyder in Retribution (1987)
    Dennis Lipscomb and Suzanne Snyder in Retribution (1987)
    Dennis Lipscomb and Suzanne Snyder in Retribution (1987)
    Dennis Lipscomb and Suzanne Snyder in Retribution (1987)
    Dennis Lipscomb and Suzanne Snyder in Retribution (1987)
    Retribution (1987)
    Retribution (1987)
    Dennis Lipscomb in Retribution (1987)

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    Dennis Lipscomb
    Dennis Lipscomb
    • George Miller
    Leslie Wing
    Leslie Wing
    • Jennifer Curtis
    Suzanne Snyder
    Suzanne Snyder
    • Angel
    Jeff Pomerantz
    Jeff Pomerantz
    • Dr. Alan Falconer
    George Murdock
    George Murdock
    • Dr. John Talbot
    Pamela Dunlap
    Pamela Dunlap
    • Sally Benson
    Susan Peretz
    Susan Peretz
    • Mrs. Stoller
    Clare Peck
    Clare Peck
    • Carla Minelli
    Chris Caputo
    • Dylan
    Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton
    • Lt. Ashley
    Ralph Manza
    Ralph Manza
    • Amos
    Mario Roccuzzo
    Mario Roccuzzo
    • Johnny Blake
    Harry Caesar
    Harry Caesar
    • Charlie
    Jeffrey Josephson
    • Joe Martinez
    Danny Daniels
    Danny Daniels
    • Rasta Doctor
    • (as Danny D. Daniels)
    Mike Muscat
    Mike Muscat
    • Vito Minelli Sr.
    Pearl Adell
    • Waitress
    Ed Berke
    • Mickey
      • Guy Magar
      • Guy Magar
      • Lee Wasserman
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Feature film debut for director/writer Guy Magar.
    • Quotes

      George Miller: [Begging Vito] NO MORE... NO MORE

      Vito Minelli Sr.: [as he posesses George once again] ONCE MORE

    • Alternate versions
      The Dutch version is the only fully uncut one. All other versions (Greek, Japanese, Australian, US, German, UK...) are cut in gore scenes, basically because they are based on the R-Rated US-Version. The Australian Rental Tape, the German and the UK Version are even more cut than the USA R-Rated version.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Adjust Your Tracking (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Living in a Cesspool
      by Tavabonn

      © 1986 Kutabov Music A.S.C.A.P.

    User reviews26

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    6/10
    Can't go wrong with Suzanne Snyder
    The plot centers around introverted artist George Miller, wonderfully portrayed by Dennis Lipscomb, who reminds me of a good friend in the military, and his failed attempt to commit suicide. The paramedics save him, but he acquires a link with the tortured soul of a hoodlum who was brutally murdered. This dampens George's new lease on life, with a courtship of a friendly prostitute, played by B-Movie Queen Suzanne Snyder. Every time George falls asleep, the tortured spirit tales control of his body, and exacts revenge on the people who killed him.

    This is a very entertaining film with believable everyday characters. Dennis Lipscomb does a splendid job transforming himself from bumbling loser George to a possessed force of destruction.

    Night of The Creeps and Killer Klowns From Outer Space star Suzanne Snyder, who owns the sexiest smile in cinema history, was sensual and caring all at the same time. This role allows Suzanne to wear some crazy looking, yet rather revealing hooker outfits.

    I recommend this film to people who like a little substance with their horror, but keep in mind, there is plenty of gore to go with the superior genre acting.
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    • BloodTheTelepathicDog
    • Mar 22, 2005

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    • Release date
      • November 25, 1987 (France)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles County, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Overseas FilmGroup
      • Taurus Entertainment Company
      • Renegade
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    • 1 hour 49 minutes
      • Dolby

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