Programado para matar
Programado para matar

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Programado para matar

1991
Movie
80 min
Spanish

Insights

IMDb5.6/10
Director: Mark L. LesterGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former police detective, wrongly convicted and imprisoned, is released after serving time. He seeks revenge against the corrupt officials and criminals responsible for framing him and destroying his life. Along the way, he uncovers a larger conspiracy involving drug trafficking and murder.

Critical Reception

Programado para matar (aka. Code of Silence, aka. Perfect Revenge) received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to its predictable plot and reliance on standard action movie tropes, though some acknowledged its competent direction and a decent performance from its lead.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is a formulaic action thriller with a revenge plot.

  • Features typical 90s action movie violence and pacing.

  • Jeff Speakman's martial arts skills are a highlight for fans of the genre.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to star Jean-Claude Van Damme before Jeff Speakman took over the lead role.

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