Director: John Flynn
Actors: William Devane, Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Haynes
PlotReturning home to Texas after enduring years of torture as a POW in Vietnam, Major Charles Rane is celebrated as a hero. His hometown presents him with gifts of gratitude, including a silver-dollar collection. However, Rane's return is marred by his struggles to readjust to civilian life and reconnect with his young son and estranged wife. The horrors of war have left him emotionally distant, finding it hard to express his feelings and reintegrate into a society that seems alien to him now. His stoic and unflappable demeanor is both a fortress and a prison, reflecting the deep scars that torment him internally.
Tragedy strikes when a gang of thugs, learning of the silver dollars, invades Rane's home, believing him to be an easy target. The encounter turns violent, leaving Rane severely injured and his family deeply affected by the brutality of the attack. Motivated by a relentless quest for vengeance, Rane decides to take matters into his own hands. Drawing on his wartime experiences and skills, he embarks on a meticulous and dogged pursuit of justice. His mission attracts the attention of an old friend from the war, who joins him in his crusade, setting the stage for a relentless hunt that tests the limits of their friendship, their resolve, and their very survival. Their journey is a harrowing descent into the heart of darkness within themselves and the adversaries they face, blurring the lines between right and wrong, hero and villain.
MoreWriters: Paul Schrader, Heywood Gould
Release Date: 06 Feb 1978
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English, Spanish
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Underrated Flynn film's stunning 4K restoration & insightful extras highly praised. #RollingThunder
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