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Lethal Force

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6.2/10
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Lethal Force (2001)
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After his wife is murdered and his son kidnapped, a gangster is forced to betray his best friend who is also a deadly killer, in this raucous, off-the-wall satire that is to action films wha... Read allAfter his wife is murdered and his son kidnapped, a gangster is forced to betray his best friend who is also a deadly killer, in this raucous, off-the-wall satire that is to action films what Scream (1996) is to horror movies.After his wife is murdered and his son kidnapped, a gangster is forced to betray his best friend who is also a deadly killer, in this raucous, off-the-wall satire that is to action films what Scream (1996) is to horror movies.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Alvin Ecarma
  • Writer
    • Alvin Ecarma
  • Stars
    • Frank Prather
    • Patricia Dugueye
    • Cash Flagg Jr.
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  • Director
    • Alvin Ecarma
  • Writer
    • Alvin Ecarma
  • Stars
    • Frank Prather
    • Patricia Dugueye
    • Cash Flagg Jr.
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    • 7User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 4 nominations

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    Frank Prather
    • Jackas Jack
    Patricia Dugueye
    Patricia Dugueye
    • Ritaas Rita
    • (as Patricia Williams)
    Cash Flagg Jr.
    • Savitchas Savitch
    Andrew Hewitt
    Andrew Hewitt
    • Mal Lockeas Mal Locke
    J. Patrick Collins Jr.
    • Patrickas Patrick
    Allison Jacobson
    • Big Berthaas Big Bertha
    Ron Lincoln
    • Roccoas Rocco
    Lori Boyd
    • Lindaas Linda
    Judy W. Chen
    • Sarahas Sarah
    • (as Judy Chen)
    Jen Dunkelberger
    • New Girl Suzyas New Girl Suzy
    Donald Vick
    • Tenellias Tenelli
    Demetrius Parker
    • Kwesias Kwesi
    Cris Dinwiddie
    • Mokeleas Mokele
    Mikal Wellon
    • T'Challaas T'Challa
    Duane Rouch
    • Brother Johnas Brother John
    Peter Smak
    • Detective Hillas Detective Hill
    Alexandra Page
    • Gilianas Gilian
    Peter Seroskie
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    10/10
    One of my all-time favs.
    I, too, saw this movie for the first time at Tromadance, where my short film, Safety With Scissors, was playing. I must say, I was blown away at the production value and impressive execution of this modern exploitation flick/satire. Alvin was kind enough to let me have a VHS copy and I've probably seen it about 6 times now. I could watch this movie over and over again and not get sick of it. Being a filmmaker myself adds a whole new dimension to the movie as I am very much an admirer of someone who can make a great film for not a lot of money.

    I just recently finished working as DP for a very small DV feature film and one night I played "Lethal Force" for the the cast and crew and they were all laughing like idiots, they couldn't stop. This is definitely a movie people can appreciate and enjoy. The fight scenes were believable and the gunshot wounds were well done. Each character was very unique and memorable and the comedy was on the verge of cheesy, but remained witty and entertaining.

    Even if this genre isn't your style, "Lethal Force" is definitely a must-see if you want to see how to make a real movie no matter what the budget.
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    • Aug 16, 2002

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    • Release date
      • July 7, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Alvin Ecarma's Lethal Force
    • Filming locations
      • Houston, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Divergent Thinking Productions
      • Piranah Pictures
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      1 hour 10 minutes
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      • Color

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