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Hand of Justice
Blagoje Jovović, a war hero, after World War II moves to Buenos Aires. There he tries to lead a normal life, but an encounter with a man with ustasha tattoo brings up old wounds and desire for vengeance.
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Plot Summary
A former detective, haunted by a past failure, is drawn back into the criminal underworld when his former partner is murdered. He must confront a ruthless drug lord and uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the city's power structure. With his reputation and life on the line, he seeks justice in a system that has failed him.
Critical Reception
Hand of Justice received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its generic plot and uninspired action sequences. Audiences also found it to be a forgettable entry in the action genre of the early 90s.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks originality and offers little new to the action-thriller genre.
Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the predictable narrative.
Action sequences are routine and fail to deliver any significant excitement.
Google audience: Audience reception for Hand of Justice is scarce due to its low profile. What little exists suggests viewers found it to be a standard, unengaging action film that did not leave a lasting impression.
Fun Fact
The film was intended to be a star-making vehicle for Joe Lara, who had previously gained some recognition for playing Tarzan in the television series 'Tarzan: The Epic Adventures'.
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