Street Justice
Street Justice

Movie spotlight

Street Justice

1987
Movie
93 min
English

A forgotten CIA agent escapes after 12 years and returns to his corrupt New Jersey hometown.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Director: Christopher CroweGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A Vietnam War veteran, struggling to adjust to civilian life, becomes a vigilante to combat the rising crime in his city. He targets a powerful drug lord who operates with impunity, leading to a violent confrontation. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he finds himself increasingly isolated and in danger, blurring the lines between justice and revenge.

Critical Reception

Street Justice received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some acknowledged its gritty action sequences, many found the plot predictable and the character development lacking. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the tough-guy action while others criticized its violence and simplistic narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic, if derivative, action sequences.

  • Criticized for a thin plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Seen as a typical 80s action film with a gritty, but uninspired, premise.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented with specific summaries of likes or dislikes on Google.

Fun Fact

The film was an early attempt by Jack Scalia to establish himself as an action lead, though it did not significantly elevate his career.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review