Dead Bang

Name: Dead Bang
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1989-03-24
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Don Johnson, Penelope Ann Miller, William Forsythe, Bob Balaban, Frank Military

1989·Movie·R·105 min·★ 6.4(116)

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“For one cop this isn't just a case. It's a war.”

Los Angeles homicide detective Jerry Beck searches for the murderer who killed a police officer on Christmas Eve. The investigation takes Beck inside the violent world of hate groups and white supremacists, who are hatching a deadly plot to attack even more innocent people. Beck must also confront his own personal demons, including his growing problem with alcohol, if he wants to track down and stop the violent neo-Nazis before it is too late.

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About Dead Bang

Dead Bang is a 1989 English-language action, thriller and crime film directed by John Frankenheimer. The cast is led by Don Johnson, Penelope Ann Miller, William Forsythe. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Dead Bang was produced by Lorimar Film Entertainment and Polyphony Digital and made in United States of America. It was released on March 24, 1989, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $8 million worldwide.

Director: John Frankenheimer
Writers: Robert Foster, Jerry Beck, John Frankenheimer
Release date: March 24, 1989
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $8 million
Production: Lorimar Film Entertainment, Polyphony Digital

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Dead Bang cast & crew

Dead Bang was directed by John Frankenheimer and written by Robert Foster, Jerry Beck, and John Frankenheimer.

The cast features Don Johnson as Jerry Beck, Penelope Ann Miller as Linda Kimble, William Forsythe as Arthur Kressler, Bob Balaban as Elliott Webley, Frank Military as Bobby Burns, and Tate Donovan as John Burns.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gary Chang, cinematography is by Gerry Fisher, and it was produced by Stephen J. Roth.

Is Dead Bang worth watching?

Dead Bang holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 116 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, Dead Bang is worth a place on your watchlist.

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