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Death Warrant
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Death Warrant

1990-09-14 · 89 min · ★ 6.3

Action · Crime · Thriller · Mystery

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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Directors
Deran Sarafian
Production companies
MGM-Pathé Communications, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,000,000
Revenue
USD 46,700,000

Top Cast

Jean-Claude Van DammeJean-Claude Van DammeLouis Burke
Robert GuillaumeRobert GuillaumeHawkins
Cynthia GibbCynthia GibbAmanda Beckett
Patrick KilpatrickPatrick KilpatrickChristian 'The Sandman' Naylor
Art LaFleurArt LaFleurSergeant DeGraf
George DickersonGeorge DickersonTom Vogler
Joshua John MillerJoshua John MillerDouglas Tisdale
Hank StoneHank StoneRomaker
Conrad DunnConrad DunnKonefke
Jack BannonJack BannonBen Keane
Abdul Salaam El RazzacAbdul Salaam El RazzacPriest
Armin ShimermanArmin ShimermanDr. Gottesman
John LantzSam Waldon
Hans HowesGuard Keller
Harry Waters, Jr.Harry Waters, Jr.Jersey
Al LeongAl LeongBruce
Larry HankinLarry HankinMayerson
Kamel KrifaKamel KrifaKeel
Dorothy DellsHelen Vogler
Paulo TochaPaulo TochaPerez

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