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Death Warrant

Death Warrant

He loves a good fight.

19906.21h 29m

Overview

Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. While there, Louis, using his outstanding martial arts skills, is able to save his life and make himself respected in this violent world.

Directed by Deran Sarafian
Written by David S. Goyer
Produced by Mark DiSalle, Alan Ladd Jr.
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0MRevenue: $46.7M

Top Cast

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Louis Burke

Robert Guillaume

Robert Guillaume

Hawkins

Cynthia Gibb

Cynthia Gibb

Amanda Beckett

Patrick Kilpatrick

Patrick Kilpatrick

Christian 'The Sandman' Naylor

Art LaFleur

Art LaFleur

Sergeant DeGraf

George Dickerson

George Dickerson

Tom Vogler

Joshua John Miller

Joshua John Miller

Douglas Tisdale

Hank Stone

Hank Stone

Romaker

Conrad Dunn

Conrad Dunn

Konefke

Jack Bannon

Jack Bannon

Ben Keane

Themes & Keywords

prisonmartial artsshowdownprisonerundercoverfightpsychopathrevengemurderlos angeles, californiasurveillanceaction hero

About Death Warrant

Death Warrant is a action, crime, thriller, mystery film released in 1990 exploring themes of prison, martial arts, showdown, prisoner, undercover, fight. Directed by Deran Sarafian, it stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Robert Guillaume, Cynthia Gibb. Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. While there, Louis, using his outstanding martial arts skills, is able to save his life and make himself respected in this violent world.

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