Vigilante
New York City factory worker Eddie Marino is a solid citizen and regular guy, until the day a sadistic street gang brutally assaults his wife and murders his child. When a corrupt judge sets the thugs free, he goes berserk and vows revenge.
Release Year
1983
Runtime
90 min
Audience Score
6.2
Genres
Crime, Action, Thriller
Story Snapshot
New York City factory worker Eddie Marino is a solid citizen and regular guy, until the day a sadistic street gang brutally assaults his wife and murders his child. When a corrupt judge sets the thugs free, he goes berserk and vows revenge.
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Vigilante is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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