True Vengeance
True Vengeance

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True Vengeance

1997
Movie
90 min
English

An ex-naval intelligence officer is forced to assassinate a CEO when his daughter is kidnapped by the Yakuza.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Kip ColbyGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former assassin, living a quiet life, is forced back into action when her estranged daughter is kidnapped by a crime boss she once betrayed. She must confront her violent past and use her deadly skills to rescue her daughter and get revenge.

Critical Reception

True Vengeance received a mixed to negative reception, often criticized for its derivative plot and low-budget feel, though some acknowledged its adherence to genre conventions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at gritty action sequences.

  • Criticized for predictable plot points and underdeveloped characters.

  • Seen as a standard, albeit uninspired, direct-to-video thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often note the film's straightforward revenge plot and the presence of its genre-familiar actors.

Fun Fact

This film is one of Traci Lords' more notable roles in the action-thriller genre, showcasing her transition into mainstream acting.

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