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Bad Ass

2012-04-12 · 91 min · ★ 5.8

Action · Drama

Decorated Vietnam hero, Frank Vega returns home only to get shunned by society leaving him without a job or his high school sweetheart. It's not until forty years later when an incident on a commuter bus makes him a local hero where he's suddenly celebrated once again. But his good fortune suddenly turns for the worse when his best friend is murdered and the police aren't doing anything about it.

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Directors
Craig Moss
Production companies
Amber Lamps, Silver Nitrate
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Danny TrejoDanny TrejoFrank Vega
Charles S. DuttonCharles S. DuttonPanther
Ron PerlmanRon PerlmanMayor Williams
Patrick FabianPatrick FabianOfficer Malark
Joyful DrakeJoyful DrakeAmber Lamps
John DuffyMartin
Harrison PageHarrison PageKlondike Washington
Richard RiehleRichard RiehleFather Miller
Winter Ave ZoliWinter Ave ZoliTatiana
Tonita CastroTonita CastroJuanita Vega
Andy DavoliAndy DavoliRenaldo
Patricia De LeonPatricia De LeonMarissa
Frank MaharajhFrank MaharajhDetective Shah
Jillian MurrayJillian MurrayLindsay Kendall
Shalim OrtizShalim OrtizFrank Vega-young
Craig ShefferCraig ShefferAttorney
Chris SpencerChris SpencerMartin Sr.
Jessica LeeJessica LeeWoman in Purple
John DixonJohn DixonSkinhead #1
Kevin Patrick BurkeKevin Patrick BurkeSkinhead #2

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