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Da Vinci's War

1993 · 94 min

A grim, workmanlike revenge chase that moves fast but leaves little impression beyond its grit.

Directed by
Raymond Martino
Genres
Action
Starring
Michael Nouri, Joey Travolta, Vanity
Tagline
This time it's closer to home.
Overview
A veteran and his war buddies hunt for the killer of the veteran's sister.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Raymond Martino
Genres
Action
Starring
Michael Nouri, Joey Travolta, Vanity
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 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
  • violence
  • crime
  • loyalty
  • grief
Places
  • big city
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
Action7
Horror2
Humour1
Realism6
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
action
Directed by
Raymond Martino
Written by
Raymond Martino
Starring
Michael Nouri, Joey Travolta, Vanity, Melissa Moore, James Russo, Brian Robbins, Richard Foronjy, Branscombe Richmond
Cinematography
F. Smith Martin
Runtime
94 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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