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The Expert

  • 19951995
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  • 1h 32m
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The Expert (1995)
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Johnny's sister is brutally attacked and murdered by a sadistic serial killer. At the trial, he is sentenced to be electrocuted, but a bleeding heart liberal has the sentence commuted to a m... Read allJohnny's sister is brutally attacked and murdered by a sadistic serial killer. At the trial, he is sentenced to be electrocuted, but a bleeding heart liberal has the sentence commuted to a mental facility. Here, he will interact with other model prisoners and give talks at school... Read allJohnny's sister is brutally attacked and murdered by a sadistic serial killer. At the trial, he is sentenced to be electrocuted, but a bleeding heart liberal has the sentence commuted to a mental facility. Here, he will interact with other model prisoners and give talks at schools while he is being treated. The only problem is that Johnny, being a ex-special forces tr... Read all
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  • Directors
    • Rick Avery
    • William Lustig(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Max Allan Collins(screenplay)
    • Jill Gatsby(story)
    • Larry Cohen(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Jeff Speakman
    • James Brolin
    • Michael Shaner
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  • Directors
    • Rick Avery
    • William Lustig(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Max Allan Collins(screenplay)
    • Jill Gatsby(story)
    • Larry Cohen(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Jeff Speakman
    • James Brolin
    • Michael Shaner
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    • 13User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    Jeff Speakman
    Jeff Speakman
    • John Lomaxas John Lomax
    James Brolin
    James Brolin
    • Warden Munseyas Warden Munsey
    Michael Shaner
    • Martin Kaganas Martin Kagan
    Alex Datcher
    Alex Datcher
    • Dr. Alice Barnesas Dr. Alice Barnes
    Wolfgang Bodison
    Wolfgang Bodison
    • Dan Masonas Dan Mason
    Elizabeth Gracen
    Elizabeth Gracen
    • Liz Pierceas Liz Pierce
    Norm Woodel
    Norm Woodel
    • Bill Loomisas Bill Loomis
    Jim Varney
    Jim Varney
    • Snakeas Snake
    Michelle Nagy
    Michelle Nagy
    • Jenny Lomaxas Jenny Lomax
    Red West
    Red West
    • Judgeas Judge
    Barry Scott
    • Capt. Jacksonas Capt. Jackson
    • (as William Barry Scott)
    Jophery C. Brown
    Jophery C. Brown
    • Joe Himesas Joe Himes
    Robby Robinson
    Robby Robinson
    • Texas Tex
    Ramon Estevez
    Ramon Estevez
    • Tomasas Tomas
    Dan Chandler
    • Governoras Governor
    Karen Bowden
    • Lt. Weisseras Lt. Weisser
    Trent Walker
    Trent Walker
    • Bobby Lee Hazenas Bobby Lee Hazen
    Richard Epper
    • Joe Hazenas Joe Hazen
    • Directors
      • Rick Avery
      • William Lustig(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Max Allan Collins(screenplay)
      • Jill Gatsby(story)
      • Larry Cohen(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      According to screenwriter Max Allan Collins, the original script for The Expert was more akin to The Dirty Dozen, with a group of ex-Green Berets breaking into death row to fulfill the executions after the courts repeal the death penalty. When Jeff Speakman was cast, the producers had the script re-written as a vehicle for him. Collins said he had to rewrite the script 20 times.
    • Quotes

      Martin Kagan: Life is good - love is better.

    • Connections
      References Deliverance (1972)

    User reviews13

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    Top review
    5/10
    The extreme, the exact, the expert... Speakman
    This was Speakman's fourth big film, well… in low budget way. As usual in these low budget action films, he is an former trainer of special units, who seeks revenge. Normally, typically, and as usual… Now… I haven't seen any other Jeff latest film, they are kinda hard to come by… but, he is busy today with Kenpo seminars all over the world and I think it's a good idea to stop when you are supposed to and keep a low profile and do what you like to do. I kinda doubt in Jeff latest films… maybe because I am a fan of 90s action films. OK, the story is usual, a sadistic maniac Kagan (played by Michael Shaner, who you probably remember for "Lethal Weapon" (1987), he was the guy who was "saved" by Mel Gibson from suicide jump. He made an interesting performance, but not too well to be noticed for more upcoming roles), kills John's (Speakman) sister and, therefore… he seeks revenge… his own way. You know, kinda badass and radical. There's actually nothing that quite special in the film, the action scenes were solid, the movie has an interesting music score that fits perfectly in the scenes. Jeff is really good in his fighting scenes, as always. We got actors as James Brolin (as a cold prison warden) and Alex Datcher (as a liberal fighter for convicts rights, or whatever), other actors didn't do anything much with their performances, well what did you expect from a low budget film? But… here's what's cool… I was quite surprised by this. Jim Varney appears in film as Speakman's war buddy who is a pawn shop owner, and who also supplies Speakman with some cool weapons and equipment for his revenge. Varney is a comedian, but even in this 5 to 6 minute role, he proved otherwise, he was really cool in the role. And I really suggest all Varney fans to check him out here, you'll love it. Ernest P. Worrell can be a badass, I tell you. Well, overall, low budget action film fans… here's a real treat, enjoy it.
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    • swedzin
    • Nov 26, 2012

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El experto
    • Filming locations
      • Tennessee, USA
    • Production companies
      • Axis Films International/Davis Joint Venture
      • Davis-Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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