Vigilante
Director: William Lustig
Actors: Robert Forster, Fred Williamson, Richard Bright
PlotA hardworking factory worker leads a routine life with his wife and son in a crime-ridden New York City neighborhood. Despite the escalating violence and gang activity, he remains law-abiding and disinterested in the vigilante groups that have begun to form amongst his peers. His perspective drastically shifts when his family falls victim to a brutal attack by a local gang. The assault leaves him devastated and hungry for justice. However, when he turns to the law for help, he is met with apathy and corruption, as the legal system fails him at every turn.
Outraged and disillusioned, the factory worker is approached by his friend, a passionate advocate of street justice, who invites him to join a group of vigilantes determined to take back their streets from the criminals. Torn between his law-abiding principles and a burning need for retribution, he struggles with the decision. As he witnesses the ineffectiveness of the police, his anger and desire for justice mount, leading him to consider a path he never thought he would entertain. Meanwhile, the vigilante group, with their own brand of justice, begins to clean up the neighborhood, setting the stage for a confrontation with the criminal underworld that will test the very limits of their resolve and the protagonist's moral compass.
Writers: Richard Vetere
Release Date: 04 Mar 1983
Runtime: 90 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Vigilante is a solid revenge flick with strong performances, excellent 1080p video, an exciting lossless soundtrack, and engaging extras, recommended for fans.
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Vigilante's rough edges & pure frustration shine in 4K; a must-own, highly recommended.
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