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Nasty Hero

1987 · 81 min

A lean, gritty revenge chase that moves fast and hits hard without much fuss.

Tagline
Every Dog Has His Day.
Overview
Chase has just got out of jail for a crime he didn't commit, and goes in search of a gang that have kidnapped his friend's niece.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 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
  • justice
  • crime
  • loyalty
  • survival
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
Horror1
Humour3
Realism6
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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Where to watch in the UK

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Details

Genres
action
Directed by
Nick Barwood
Written by
Jeremy Senior, Ian Fletcher
Starring
Scott Feraco, Robert Sedgwick, Carlos Palomino, Mike Starr, Raymond Serra, Rosanna DeVon, Teresa Blake, Jon Tenney
Cinematography
Oliver Wood
Runtime
81 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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