Marvel Comics presents a second big-screen version of THE PUNISHER, with this action-packed adaptation from screenwriter-turned-director Jonathan Hensleigh. Frank Castle (Tom Jane) is a retired F.B.I. agent spurred into action after the merciless slaying of his wife, father, and son. Adopting the superhero guise of The Punisher, Castle aims to wreak vengeance for his dead family by tracking down the culprits responsible for their demise. All clues point to Howard Saint (John Travolta), a ruthless businessman and night-club owner whose son was mistakenly killed by Castle in a botched undercover operation back in his F.B.I. days. Unique amongst Marvel superheroes, The Punisher possesses no special powers, just remarkable strength parried with a blind determination to avenge his family. As he hunts down Saint, Castle surrounds himself with three fellow societal outcasts to get the job done, namely Joan (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos), Bumpo (John Pinette), and Dave (Ben Foster). Director Hensleigh eschews flashy CGI effects for the bulk of the movie, and instead reverts to old action-movie staples such as thrilling stunt work, gunfights, and huge explosions. The old-fashioned feel suits The Punisher well, providing an apt mirror of the hero's own lack of super powers. Hensleigh winds the film through a thrilling white-knuckle ride to its spectacular conclusion, ultimately providing a highly appropriate movie for one of Marvel's lesser-known comic book heroes.
Product Identifiers
Producer
Avi Arad, Gale Anne Hurd
EAN
5050904651919
eBay Product ID (ePID)
61592161
Product Key Features
Actor
Thomas Jane, Rebecca Romijn, Samantha Mathis, John Travolta
Director
Jonathan Hensleigh
Release Year
2005
Genre
General, Action/Adventure
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs
1
Format
UMD
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States of America
Certificate
18
Subtitle Language
Arabic\Dutch\English\French\Hindi
Dubbing Languages
French
Features
Widescreen, With Subtitles
Movie/TV Title
The Punisher
Sound source
Stereo
Franchise
Punisher
Aspect Ratio
1.78 Wide Screen
Screenwriter
Michael France, Jonathan Hensleigh
Format Description
UMD
Run Time
123 mins
Best Selling in UMDs
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in UMDs