The Punisher
There is no justice, there is only revenge.
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A dark, violent revenge thriller centered on a man's descent into vigilantism following the massacre of his family, driven by grief and a rejection of institutional justice.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Thomas Jane
Frank Castle / The Punisher
John Travolta
Howard Saint
Will Patton
Quentin Glass
Roy Scheider
Frank Castle, Sr.
Laura Harring
Livia Saint
Ben Foster
Specker Dave
Samantha Mathis
Maria Castle
James Carpinello
Bobby Saint / John Saint
A. Russell Andrews
Jimmy Weeks
Eddie Jemison
Mickey Duka
John Pinette
Bumpo
Rebecca Romijn
Joan
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