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Hard Justice
Mr Lee is after a "golden Buddha" but is double crossed by one of his employees. In the process a man and his son are killed, so his brother Alex goes mad and seek revenge. He follows Lee's henchmen to San Fransisco, goes to a strip club, a casino, then he's saved and healed by indians before finally raiding the bad guy's lair with his friends
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Plot Summary
A former police detective, haunted by a past failure, is drawn back into the dangerous underworld when his estranged daughter becomes entangled with a violent drug cartel. He must confront his demons and navigate a treacherous landscape of corruption and betrayal to save her and find redemption.
Critical Reception
Hard Justice (1988) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its action sequences uninspired. While some performances, particularly Harry Dean Stanton's, were noted as a saving grace, the film ultimately failed to impress.
What Reviewers Say
Generic action tropes and a predictable storyline.
Lacks originality and fails to deliver compelling thrills.
The performances are uneven, with some bright spots overshadowed by weak writing.
Google audience: Audience reception for Hard Justice is largely unavailable or not widely documented.
Fun Fact
Despite its title, the film was not part of any established 'Hard Justice' franchise and stands as a standalone, lower-budget action film from the late 1980s.
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