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Marshal Law

1996 · 96 min

A blunt, workmanlike revenge thriller that coasts on gruff toughness and sudden bursts of violence.

Directed by
Stephen Cornwell
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Starring
Jimmy Smits, James Le Gros, Kristy Swanson
Overview
A former cop in Texas comes into action when a gang threatens his family.

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Directed by
Stephen Cornwell
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Starring
Jimmy Smits, James Le Gros, Kristy Swanson
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • family
  • violence
  • justice
  • crime
Places
  • small town
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour1
Realism7
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity3
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
action, drama, thriller, tv movie
Directed by
Stephen Cornwell
Starring
Jimmy Smits, James Le Gros, Kristy Swanson, Vonte Sweet, Scott Plank, Channon Roe, Michael Cavalieri, Rodney Rowland
Runtime
96 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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