Payback
Director: Brian Helgeland
Actors: Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello
PlotA career criminal, Porter, is left for dead by his partner, Val, and their wife, Lynn, after the trio pull off a heist, stealing $140,000 from the Chinese mafia. Having survived the betrayal, Porter is consumed by one single-minded goal: to retrieve his $70,000 share of the heist. Determined and relentless, Porter embarks on a dark and dangerous path to exact his revenge against those who wronged him. His quest for justice—or more accurately, payback—pushes him to confront not only his traitorous friend and estranged wife but also the syndicate of organized criminals who are determined to keep what they believe is rightfully theirs.
Navigating through the underbelly of the criminal world, Porter uses his wits and brute force to deal with anyone who stands in his way. With the help of Rosie, a prostitute with ties to his past, he methodically works his way through the ranks of the syndicate, leaving a trail of chaos and vengeance. As he gets closer to retrieving his stolen money, Porter faces increasingly violent and desperate opposition. His uncompromising pursuit reveals the corruption and brutality that operate within the shadows of the criminal enterprise, testing the limits of how far one man is willing to go for retribution.
Writers: Donald E. Westlake, Brian Helgeland, Terry Hayes
Release Date: 05 Feb 1999
Runtime: 100 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Payback: Straight Up is a praised, unique film with top Blu-ray quality but average audio.
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