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Death Warrant

Death Warrant

ActionCrimeThrillerMystery3.1

Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. While there, Louis, using his outstanding martial arts skills, is able to save his life and make himself respected in this violent world.Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate the murders of prisoners and jailors. While there, Louis, using his outstanding martial arts skills, is able to save his life and make himself respected in this violent world.

September 14, 1990 · Directed by Deran Sarafian

Rating distribution3.1 average
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Runtime1h 29m
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Feels like1h 15m
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Cast & crew

Jean-Claude Van Damme
Louis Burke
Robert Guillaume
Hawkins
Cynthia Gibb
Amanda Beckett
Patrick Kilpatrick
Christian 'The Sandman' Naylor
Art LaFleur
Sergeant DeGraf
George Dickerson
Tom Vogler
Joshua John Miller
Douglas Tisdale
Hank Stone
Romaker
Conrad Dunn
Konefke
Jack Bannon
Ben Keane
Abdul Salaam El Razzac
Priest
Armin Shimerman
Dr. Gottesman

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