The Punisher is an action film from 1989 starring Dolph Lundgren as Frank Castle, directed by Mark Goldblatt from a screenplay by Boaz Yakin. It is loosely based on the Marvel Comics’ character the Punisher. The film changes many details of the comic book origin and the main character does not wear the trademark “skull”. The Punisher was filmed in Sydney, Australia and also featured Louis Gossett, Jr., Jeroen Krabbé, Kim Miyori, Nancy Everhard and Barry Otto.
Artisan Entertainment and Lionsgate attempted to reboot the comic book character twice with 2004’s The Punisher, and 2008’s Punisher: War Zone.
To my eyes, even without the skull costume element, and the altered origin, this is STILL the definitive film Punisher in my eyes. It felt like a Punisher comic of the time, and Dolph had the look and the gravity for the role. REALLY underrated!
It's too bad Dolph wasn't in his 30's-40's today. He just had the perfect look for the Punisher!!! This movie was cheesy AF but Dolph IMO is def. the OG Frank Castle!!
For me, Dolph Lundgren was the best choice of The Punisher ever…He got the look, the skill, the hair, the height, the voice, but unfortunately he hadn't the Costume of skull on his chest..Better than Thomas Jane or Ray Stevenson…n the movie wasn't produced by Marvel just Australian independent studio in 1989..
sure,its a cheesy 80's actionflick loosely based on the comic ,but there's something about that decade that made that type of movies so much fun to watch. after the 80's most actionflicks were just to cleancut,they missed that raw feeling 80's movie had.
no one better than dolph lundgren & this story
The world really needs The Punisher
Still better than Warzone.
Honest Trailer got me here
He would be perfect for X-men Cable today
If that trailer doesn't get you in a FUCK YEA mood…………. check ur pulse…
Great action film 80's style.
Dolph was the best punisher.
Yster Fliek. Groete Storm Alldays
Better than a man called jane
is the same actor from the movie showdown in little Tokyo
Dream Actor! Dream Movie!. My God.
To my eyes, even without the skull costume element, and the altered origin, this is STILL the definitive film Punisher in my eyes. It felt like a Punisher comic of the time, and Dolph had the look and the gravity for the role. REALLY underrated!
My favourite Punisher movie. Don’t care why anybody says.
Why didn't he show up in Avengers: Endgame?
Got that on DVD, will have to bring it round unless you've seen it already lol 🙂
I never knew that there is punisher movie with Dolph Lundgren
Lungren is the best Punisher
My favourite movie of all time
omfg I JUST found out this even existed!!!!!
It's too bad Dolph wasn't in his 30's-40's today. He just had the perfect look for the Punisher!!! This movie was cheesy AF but Dolph IMO is def. the OG Frank Castle!!
Haven't seen this movie since the last time during the early 1990s when I was in HS.
The narrator's voice took me back to being young.
Der einzig wahre Punisher. Hart und unerbittlich. Nicht wie der lahme Rotz heute.
2004 Tomath Gen really deserves the best punisher for his role …He made it right from the begining till the end.
For me, Dolph Lundgren was the best choice of The Punisher ever…He got the look, the skill, the hair, the height, the voice, but unfortunately he hadn't the Costume of skull on his chest..Better than Thomas Jane or Ray Stevenson…n the movie wasn't produced by Marvel just Australian independent studio in 1989..
dont know why it gets the hate it does, its actually pretty good.
My favourite movie of all time.
sure,its a cheesy 80's actionflick loosely based on the comic ,but there's something about that decade that made that type of movies so much fun to watch.
after the 80's most actionflicks were just to cleancut,they missed that raw feeling 80's movie had.
Justice… rains from above!
the original punisher i remember watching this movie ohhh that was the best movie ever
"Justice with a vengeance" Vengeance is not a valid motive, it is an emotional response. No, not revenge. Punishment.
Worst Punisher incarnation ever. Not even close to the comics…hell, even Frank's inconceivable skull logo is missing. This movie was total bonkers.
Had no idea there was a 89 version
The Smell of Penetration
One batch, two batch, penny and dime.
WHY HAS THIS NEVER BEEN ON UK TV ???? IT LOOKS CLASS (kinda very 80's and kinda cheesy but still CLASS)!!!!
the only and greater punisher …
Dolph lungren the best punisher ever!!!