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Punisher: War Zone

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
63K
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Ray Stevenson in Punisher: War Zone (2008)
This is the first theatrical trailer for Punisher: War Zone, directed by Lexi Alexander.
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Frank Castle, known as the Punisher, ruthlessly demolishes organized crime, but it starts an even bigger war.Frank Castle, known as the Punisher, ruthlessly demolishes organized crime, but it starts an even bigger war.Frank Castle, known as the Punisher, ruthlessly demolishes organized crime, but it starts an even bigger war.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
63K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Lexi Alexander
  • Writers
    • Nick Santora
    • Art Marcum
    • Matt Holloway
  • Stars
    • Ray Stevenson
    • Dominic West
    • Julie Benz
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lexi Alexander
  • Writers
    • Nick Santora
    • Art Marcum
    • Matt Holloway
  • Stars
    • Ray Stevenson
    • Dominic West
    • Julie Benz
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 352User reviews
    • 160Critic reviews
    • 30Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Punisher: War Zone -- Theatrical Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:08
    Punisher: War Zone -- Theatrical Trailer #1

    Photos148

    Doug Hutchison and Ray Stevenson in Punisher: War Zone (2008)
    Dash Mihok, Colin Salmon, and Ray Stevenson in Punisher: War Zone (2008)
    Ray Stevenson in Punisher: War Zone (2008)
    Julie Benz and Stephanie Janusauskas in Punisher: War Zone (2008)
    Doug Hutchison and Dominic West in Punisher: War Zone (2008)
    Mark Camacho, Keram Malicki-Sánchez, Romano Orzari, and Dominic West in Punisher: War Zone (2008)
    Wayne Knight in Punisher: War Zone (2008)
    Doug Hutchison and Dominic West in Punisher: War Zone (2008)
    Doug Hutchison in Punisher: War Zone (2008)
    Ray Stevenson in Punisher: War Zone (2008)
    Ray Stevenson in Punisher: War Zone (2008)
    Cas Anvar, Mark Camacho, Keram Malicki-Sánchez, and Dominic West in Punisher: War Zone (2008)

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    Ray Stevenson
    Ray Stevenson
    • Frank Castleas Frank Castle
    Dominic West
    Dominic West
    • Billyas Billy…
    Julie Benz
    Julie Benz
    • Angelaas Angela
    Doug Hutchison
    Doug Hutchison
    • Loony Bin Jimas Loony Bin Jim
    Colin Salmon
    Colin Salmon
    • Paul Budianskyas Paul Budiansky
    Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight
    • Microas Micro
    Dash Mihok
    Dash Mihok
    • Martin Soapas Martin Soap
    Stephanie Janusauskas
    Stephanie Janusauskas
    • Graceas Grace
    Mark Camacho
    Mark Camacho
    • Pittsyas Pittsy
    Romano Orzari
    Romano Orzari
    • Nickyas Nicky
    Keram Malicki-Sánchez
    Keram Malicki-Sánchez
    • Inkas Ink
    Larry Day
    Larry Day
    • Agent Milleras Agent Miller
    Ron Lea
    Ron Lea
    • Captain Rossas Captain Ross
    Tony Calabretta
    Tony Calabretta
    • Saffiottias Saffiotti
    T.J. Storm
    T.J. Storm
    • Magintyas Maginty
    Carlos Gonzalez-Vio
    Carlos Gonzalez-Vio
    • Carlosas Carlos
    David Vadim
    David Vadim
    • Cristu Bulatas Cristu Bulat
    John Dunn-Hill
    John Dunn-Hill
    • Cesareas Cesare
    • (as John Dunn Hill)
    • Director
      • Lexi Alexander
    • Writers
      • Nick Santora
      • Art Marcum
      • Matt Holloway
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      "Sons of Anarchy (2008)" creator Kurt Sutter wrote an R-rated draft that, according to him, took "the Punisher character out of the comic books" and put him into a real-world drama set in the streets of New York. At the very last minute, however, the studio decided to revert to Nick Santora's comic-book-style script with the intention of creating a sequel from that. Disgusted with the actions by the studio, Sutter refused a story credit and demanded that his name be omitted from the final credits.
    • Goofs
      (at around 41 mins) When they show the moon rise, it goes up and to the left. In the Northern Hemisphere, the moon rises up and to the right. They took footage of a moon set and played it in reverse.
    • Quotes

      Priest: God be with you, Frank.

      Frank Castle: Sometimes I would like to get my hands on God.

    • Alternate versions
      German retail video version was cut by approx. 1 minute to secure a "Not under 18" rating. The uncut version was released with a SPIO/JK approval but can be sold only with restrictions.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Makeup Effects in Comic Book Movies (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Let's Get Away
      Written by Rick Riso and Mark Gasbarro

      Performed by Rick Riso

      Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music

    User reviews352

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Frank Castle, the ex-military hunk man whose family was murdered by criminals, becomes a vigilante and seeks vendetta
    Violent crime chiller about a relentless revenger . This is a gripping story of one man's revenge. An ex-military named Frank Castle (Ray Stevenson) whose family is wiped by a mobster, executes a revenge, originating a high body count with several enemies . Frank sets out to avenge his family, and he becomes a judge, jury and executioner known as "The Punisher". As Castle carries out a bloody vengeance to punish mobsters and his associates in a one man war, as Castle is not willing to give up until those responsible are dead and until he has his revenge . Frank is moved to brutal violence and metes out his own justice when his wife and sons are murdered . He kills a lot of baddies , as tells a TV newsreader and still going on . After hunting down and killing hundreds of violent criminals, Frank Castle, aka The Punisher (Ray Stevenson , though Thomas Jane was originally attached for the lead role, but he turned it down, stating that he thought the script was going in the wrong direction) faces his most deadly foe yet : Jigsaw (Dominic West originally passed on the villain role , Paddy Considine was in talks to play the role, when he came back and accepted to play the part) . Castle sets out to killing gangsters, such as an one army man. Frank's ex-partner named Soap (Dash Mihok) helps him and a Fed named Budiansky(Colin Salmon , whose character was taken from the graphic novel Widowmaker) tries to catch him. Drawing upon all he has learned in twenty years, Castle sets in motion a plan to punish the murderers. Russoti or Jigsaw also wants revenge on Frank so he breaks out his brother (Doug Hutchinson) who is so crazed that he is committed to an asylum, to deal with him.

    This exciting picture packs action packed, thrills, shootouts, chills and lots of violence, explosion , gore and guts . The huge body count racked up by Ray Stevenson/The Punisher is 81 confirmed kills, excluding the two cases where he shoots someone "on the same side." The tale bears a remarkable resemblance with Charles Bronson films of the series 'Death wish', for the matter, the vengeance,as the starring becomes a hit man and acting as a judge, jury and executioner and no better the mobsters he's pursuing . Adapted for a Marvel Comics Group character and written Nick Santora and drawn by Gerry Conway ; being one of the few movies based on a Marvel Comic that doesn't appear as consultant Stan Lee , as seeing as he had absolutely no involvement with the creation of the original Punisher character ; however , here is the usual Avi Arad . Exhibited direct to video in some countries, though in Europe showed in theatres years later being realized . The Punisher movie is distributed by Lionsgate Films, who also distributes the ¨Saw¨ movies , both movies series feature a homicidal villain nicknamed "Jigsaw" and both feature Julie Benz. ¨Sons of Anarchy¨ creator Kurt Sutter wrote an R-rated draft that according to him "taking the Punisher character out of the comic books" and putting him into a real world drama set in the streets of New York. At the very last minute, the studio decided to revert back to Nick Santora's comic-book style script with the intention of creating a sequel from that ; disgusted with the actions by the studio, Sutter was offered a story credit, but refused, and demanded that his name omitted from the final credits. The motion picture was professionally directed by a good director woman , Lexi Alexander (Hooligans).

    Other adaptations about this famous comic book are the following : ¨The Punisher¨(1989) by Mark Glodblatt with Dolph Lundgren, Nancy Everhard , Jeroan Krabbe and Louis Gosset Jr , it was a flop and obtained lukewarm reception by the public , though nowadays is well considered . And superior version(2004) directed by Jonathan Hensleigh , starred by Thomas Jane, Rebeca Romijin Stamos and John Travolta achieved much success in the box office, in spite of the extreme violence and crude scenes . Its sequel was this ¨Punisher : War zone ¨ , it's a must see for Ray Stevenson fans .
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    FAQ8

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 5, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Punisher 2
    • Filming locations
      • Station de métro Lionel-Groulx, Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Lionsgate
      • Marvel Knights
      • Marvel Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,050,977
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,271,451
      • Dec 7, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,161,493
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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