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Lethal Justice
The local cops in the city of Edmond have their own method of dealing with criminals: they make sure that justice is served at the scene of the crime.
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Plot Summary
A Vietnam veteran, haunted by his past, returns to his hometown and finds himself targeted by the Yakuza. He must fight for survival against the organized crime syndicate.
Critical Reception
Lethal Justice was a direct-to-video release that garnered little critical attention. It is often seen as a standard, gritty action film of its era, with performances that were adequate for the genre but not particularly memorable.
What Reviewers Say
Competent but unremarkable action sequences.
Joe Don Baker delivers a stoic performance.
Familiar crime thriller tropes.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent due to its direct-to-video release and lack of widespread distribution. What little feedback exists suggests it's a forgettable B-movie action flick.
Fun Fact
Director Richard C. Sarafian is also known for directing the cult classic car chase film 'Vanishing Point' (1971).
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