Execution Day
Execution Day

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Execution Day

1990
Movie
132 min
Azerbaijani

After the novel of the same name of Yusif Samadoghlu. The film is about three intervals in time: the distant past, yesterday and today, about innocent victims, about repression, and conquest of different countries.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: David WinningGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former CIA operative, living under a new identity to escape his past, finds himself drawn back into the violent world he tried to leave behind. When his new life is threatened by figures from his former clandestine operations, he must confront his enemies and race against time to protect himself and those he cares about. The film escalates into a high-stakes battle where survival depends on his wits and lethal skills.

Critical Reception

Execution Day was a direct-to-video release that garnered a modest reception, primarily noted for its action sequences and the performances of its lead actors. While not critically acclaimed, it found an audience among fans of the action-thriller genre, who appreciated its straightforward plot and intense moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense action and suspenseful pacing.

  • Steven Bauer's performance as a haunted operative was frequently highlighted.

  • Considered a solid B-movie entry in the action genre of the early 90s.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to its direct-to-video nature, but those available generally indicate a positive reception for its action-packed thrills and straightforward narrative, making it a decent choice for fans of the genre.

Fun Fact

Director David Winning, who also co-wrote the screenplay, later went on to direct numerous episodes of popular television series like 'Dark Angel' and 'Andromeda'.

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