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Vendetta

Vendetta

Action · Thriller · 2013

Special ops interrogation officer Jimmy Vickers tracks down a gang who slaughtered his parents while at the same time avoiding being tracked down by his old unit and the cops. With police closing in and his old unit on his trail, he has to evade capture long enough to complete his gruesome crusade.

Movie details

Vendetta

“Judge, jury, executioner.”

2013 Action · Thriller 1h 42m

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5.8 / 10

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Special ops interrogation officer Jimmy Vickers tracks down a gang who slaughtered his parents while at the same time avoiding being tracked down by his old unit and the cops. With police closing in and his old unit on his trail, he has to evade capture long enough to complete his gruesome crusade.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Stephen Reynolds

Written by

Stephen Reynolds

Danny Dyer

Danny Dyer

Jimmy Vickers

Roxanne McKee

Roxanne McKee

Morgan

Vincent Regan

Vincent Regan

Colonel Leach

Josef Altin

Josef Altin

Rob

Bruce Payne

Bruce Payne

Rooker

Emma Samms

Emma Samms

Sandra Vickers

Nick Nevern

Nick Nevern

Ronnie

Court is in session

Put Vendetta on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.