Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987)

Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987)
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Charles Bronson, weary and comatose, is trotted out again as the cocked crusader Paul Kersey in Death Wish 4: The Crackdown. Director Michael Winner has jumped ship for this installment, replaced by J. Lee Thompson (who has seen better days). Kersey is back in L.A. and dating attractive reporter Karen Sheldon (Kay Lenz). Of course, the clock is ticking, and the gong goes off when Karen's daughter overdoses on crack. Before you can say "kaboom" the drug dealer, along with a large cast of bit players, are blown to bits by the single-minded vigilante. An enterprising publisher whose own daughter has died from a drug overdose hires Kersey to wipe out the city's two rival drug dealers and their legions of flunkies. Kersey has no trouble agreeing, and using the technique limned in Yojimbo, he methodically eliminates gang members, first from one side and then the other, until one gang's paranoia about the other gang causes the two competitors to engage in a major confrontation that impacts both groups. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
Charles BronsonKay Lenz, (more)
Director(s):
J. Lee Thompson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Death Wish 4: The Crackdown

Charles Bronson, weary and comatose, is trotted out again as the cocked crusader Paul Kersey in Death Wish 4: The Crackdown. Director Michael Winner has jumped ship for this installment, replaced by J. Lee Thompson (who has seen better days). Kersey is back in L.A. and dating attractive reporter Karen Sheldon (Kay Lenz). Of course, the clock is ticking, and the gong goes off when Karen's daughter overdoses on crack. Before you can say "kaboom" the drug dealer, along with a large cast of bit players, are blown to bits by the single-minded vigilante. An enterprising publisher whose own daughter has died from a drug overdose hires Kersey to wipe out the city's two rival drug dealers and their legions of flunkies. Kersey has no trouble agreeing, and using the technique limned in Yojimbo, he methodically eliminates gang members, first from one side and then the other, until one gang's paranoia about the other gang causes the two competitors to engage in a major confrontation that impacts both groups. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
99 mins

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Director(s):
J. Lee Thompson
Writer(s):
Gail Morgan Hickman
Producer(s):
Pancho Kohner
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Graphic Violence, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Not For Children, Rape & Sexual Abuse)
Categories:
Action / Adventure
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Jimmie B.

    I really enjoyed the Death Wish Crackdown. Charles Bronson was really good on the screen and his movies had meaning. My wife and I always enjoy his movies.

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    Fatima R.

    This is the fourth installment in the Death Wish series. By now, we are used to seeing Charles Bronson play vigilante. The story is surprisingly good with Paul Kersey trying to adjust to normal life, but still feeling repercussions from his times as a vigilante. There is still plenty of action and explosions to be had as is typical of the Death Wish series. If you are a fan of three, or just like action movies like Rambo in general, then I recommend it.

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    Judith H.

    Since I had nothing better to do on a holiday weekend I watched both Death Wish 3 and 4. Three is a bit silly but four has much more polish and a twist at the end which was great. This is escapist entertainment but at least in this one Paul Kersey ,once or twice , actually looks at a blue print.

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