Point Blank
Director: John Boorman
Actors: Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, Keenan Wynn
PlotIn a deserted Alcatraz, a criminal named Walker is double-crossed by his partner, Mal Reese, during a heist intended to fund the organization that Reese owes money to. Left for dead amidst the abandoned cell blocks, Walker somehow survives. Consumed by betrayal and a hunger for revenge, he is compelled to track down Reese and recover the $93,000 that was taken from him. Walker’s quest leads him back to the streets of Los Angeles, where he finds unlikely aid in the form of a mysterious man named Yost, who guides him toward his target.
As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, Walker uncovers a network of deceit and corruption interwoven within a powerful organization known as The Organization. His journey puts him in contact with several figures from his past, including his estranged wife Lynne and Reese's sister, Chris. Determined to reclaim what is rightfully his, Walker's path is marked by relentless determination and the shadows of his past betrayals. In a world where loyalty is scarce and every step could be a trap, Walker moves like a ghost, methodical and unstoppable, towards his singular goal, the restoration of his own sense of justice.
Writers: Alexander Jacobs, David Newhouse, Rafe Newhouse
Release Date: 31 Aug 1967
Runtime: 92 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Payback is fun but light; Point Blank is a deep, revered classic with Lee Marvin. Warner's Blu-ray of it is a must-have.
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