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The Punisher

The Punisher

There is no justice, there is only revenge.

20046.42h 4m

Overview

When undercover FBI agent Frank Castle's wife and son are slaughtered, he becomes 'the Punisher' -- a ruthless vigilante willing to go to any length to avenge his family.

Directed by Jonathan Hensleigh
Written by Michael France, Gerry Conway, Jonathan Hensleigh
Produced by Avi Arad, Gale Anne Hurd
Box OfficeBudget: $33.0MRevenue: $54.7M

Top Cast

Thomas Jane

Thomas Jane

Frank Castle / The Punisher

John Travolta

John Travolta

Howard Saint

Will Patton

Will Patton

Quentin Glass

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider

Frank Castle, Sr.

Laura Harring

Laura Harring

Livia Saint

Ben Foster

Ben Foster

Specker Dave

Samantha Mathis

Samantha Mathis

Maria Castle

James Carpinello

James Carpinello

Bobby Saint/ John Saint

A. Russell Andrews

A. Russell Andrews

Jimmy Weeks

Eddie Jemison

Eddie Jemison

Mickey Duka

Themes & Keywords

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About The Punisher

The Punisher is a action, crime, drama film released in 2004 exploring themes of undercover, submachine gun, chain, superhero, twin brother, based on comic. Directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, it stars Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Will Patton. When undercover FBI agent Frank Castle's wife and son are slaughtered, he becomes 'the Punisher' -- a ruthless vigilante willing to go to any length to avenge his family.

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