IMDb on iPhone and iPod touch Learn more Learn more Download from the App Store
IMDb > The Punisher (1989)
The Punisher
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

The Punisher (1989) More at IMDbPro »

Videos (see all 3)
The Punisher (1989) -- When Frank Castle's family is murdered by criminals, he wages war on crime as a vigilante assassin known only as the Punisher.
The Punisher (1989) -- Clip: Funhouse fight
The Punisher (1989) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)

IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
5.2/10   6,186 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 6% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writer (WGA):
Boaz Yakin (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for The Punisher on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
5 October 1989 (West Germany) more
Genre:
Tagline:
If society won't punish the guilty, he will. more
Plot:
When Frank Castle's family is murdered by criminals, he wages war on crime as a vigilante assassin known only as the Punisher. full summary | add synopsis
User Comments:
The Gulity will be punished more (129 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Runtime:
89 min | Finland:76 min (heavily cut) (1990) (1995)
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Iceland:16 | Spain:18 | Finland:K-16 (heavily cut) (1995) | Finland:K-16 (heavily cut) (1990) | Netherlands:16 | Finland:K-18 (2006) (self applied) (film festival rating) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) | USA:R (cut) (certificate #29751) | Australia:R | France:-12 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 (video premiere) | Sweden:(Banned) | UK:18 (cut) | West Germany:18 (cut) | Germany:BPjM Restricted

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Dolph Lundgren co-wrote the Punisher's monologues at the beginning and end. more
Goofs:
Continuity: While Frank Castle is fighting a Japanese Swordsman, a holstered gun on Castle's back disappears. Moments later, it re-appears in the holster. The weapon wasn't touched by anybody. more
Quotes:
Sam Leary: How long do you think someone can live after you've ripped out their heart?
Frank Castle: A long... time.
more
Movie Connections:
Soundtrack:
Winning isn't Everything, It's the Only thing more

FAQ

Is the US R-rated version completely uncensored?
more
12 out of 14 people found the following comment useful.
The Gulity will be punished, 8 January 2007
10/10
Author: bluesman-20 from Canada

Dolph Lundgren is the Punisher in my mind after seeing this movie. Yeah the filming was a little cheap and they eliminated the skull on his shirt but Lundgren captured Frank Castle's descent into madness perfectly. The film opens up five years after the death of Frank Castle and his family as we see in flashbacks this pushed Castle over the edge and into a Vendetta for revenge. Top marks go to Lou Gosset Jr as he Carries his end f the movie beautifully Gossett And Lundgren are the movie. Some of the other actors fall Flat and are not really convincing Only Jerome Krabbe Carries his role off with any hint of class or style. Some of the bad acting in this movie is it's downfall but it captures the style and spirit of the comic Something the remake strives to do but not quite. This movie is a Fun shut your brain off for 92 minutes and sit back and enjoy action classic

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (129 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Punisher (1989)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
ok,who ACTUALLY likes this movie? The_Punisher4eva
The Right Punisher Actor Question? Kclanning
Dolph vs Jane vs Stevenson obin_gam
10x better than the 2004 version christothefrantz
What's so bad about this film? paladin-64
alternate ending moondawg45
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Dark Knight Live Free or Die Hard The Punisher Batman Begins Léon
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Action section IMDb Australia section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.