Death Wish 3
Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey arrives back in New York City and is forcibly recruited by a crooked police chief to fight street crime caused by a large gang terrorizing the neighborhoods.
Release Year
1985
Runtime
90 min
Audience Score
6.2
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey arrives back in New York City and is forcibly recruited by a crooked police chief to fight street crime caused by a large gang terrorizing the neighborhoods.
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Death Wish 3 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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