Steele Justice
Steele Justice

Steele Justice

1987Movie95 minEnglish

Steele is ex-cop and Vietnam vet who is determined to bring down Kwan, former South Vietnamese general and now rich and powerful drug lord.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Waller B. EvansGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A decorated Vietnam veteran, John Steele, returns home to a city plagued by crime and corruption. He witnesses the murder of his partner by a ruthless crime syndicate. Driven by a thirst for vengeance and a desire to clean up the streets, Steele embarks on a violent crusade against the mob. He becomes a one-man army, taking down criminals with brutal efficiency.

Critical Reception

Steele Justice was largely overlooked upon its release and received predominantly negative reviews from critics. It's often cited as a forgettable entry in the 1980s action genre, criticized for its predictable plot, uninspired direction, and gratuitous violence. Audiences, however, might have found some appeal in its straightforward action sequences typical of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite its action elements, the film suffers from a weak script and uninspired direction.
  • The violence is often excessive and lacks any meaningful narrative justification.
  • Lacks originality and fails to stand out among other 1980s action films.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, California, with scenes filmed in various gritty urban locations to enhance its crime-thriller atmosphere.

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JPV852

JPV852

Cheesy 1980s action-thriller has its moments but lead actor Martin Kove had very little charisma and the fight choreography wasn't all that well done either. I suppose it was watchable and maybe with a group some fun may be had, but this is...