Extreme Prejudice
Extreme Prejudice

Extreme Prejudice

1987Movie105 minEnglish

Lean, mean Texas Ranger Jack Benteen locks horns with a former friend, Cash Bailey, now a ruthless drug kingpin. Though they're on opposite sides of the law, they share a love interest in the sensual Sarita. When a crew of rogue soldiers descends upon the border town for an off-the-books mission, all roads lead to a bloody, to-the-death showdown, as loyalties shift and the lines between good and evil are blurred.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Google Users74%
Director: Walter HillGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Western

Plot Summary

A Texas Ranger is drawn into a deadly conflict with a ruthless drug lord and his heavily armed gang in the Rio Grande Valley. As the body count rises, the Ranger finds himself caught between his duty and the seductive allure of the drug lord's beautiful girlfriend, leading to a violent showdown that tests the limits of loyalty and survival.

Critical Reception

Extreme Prejudice received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its gritty action and stylistic direction but found its plot predictable and overly violent. Audiences generally responded positively to its hard-boiled tone and intense sequences, making it a cult favorite among fans of 1980s action cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brutal action sequences and Walter Hill's signature directorial style.
  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and excessive violence that overshadows character development.
  • Features a strong performance from Nick Nolte as a morally compromised lawman.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's aggressive action and neo-Western atmosphere, with many finding it an entertaining, if violent, throwback to classic tough-guy movies. Some viewers noted the plot's simplicity but still enjoyed the film for its entertainment value and gritty aesthetic.

Fun Fact

The film's climax, a massive shootout, was filmed over several weeks and involved a large number of extras and pyrotechnics.

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John Chard

John Chard

Extreme Prejudice (1987) The Zombie Unit. Extreme Prejudice is directed by Walter Hill and collectively written by John Milius, Fred Rexer, Deric Washburn and Harry Kleiner. It stars Nick Nolte, Powers Boothe, Maria Conchita Alonso, M...