Nasty Hero

A disgraced police detective, haunted by a past failure, is drawn back into the gritty underworld of crime when his former partner is murdered. To avenge his friend and uncover a conspiracy, he must confront a ruthless crime syndicate and their dangerous enforcers. The investigation leads him through a series of brutal fights and perilous encounters.

Nasty Hero is often categorized as a direct-to-video action film from the late 80s, characterized by its martial arts sequences and a straightforward revenge plot. While not critically acclaimed, it found a niche audience among fans of martial arts and action cinema of the era, appreciated for its fight choreography and the presence of prominent martial arts stars.

• Praised for its energetic martial arts fight scenes, especially featuring Don Wilson and Cynthia Rothrock.

• Criticized for a predictable plot and sometimes clunky dialogue.

• Seen as a typical, albeit moderately entertaining, B-movie action flick of its time.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's action sequences as its strongest point, with many appreciating the opportunity to see martial arts stars in their element. Some viewers found the plot to be thin and the acting to be standard for the genre, but overall, it's generally viewed as a decent choice for fans seeking straightforward action and martial arts combat.

The film features a rare on-screen pairing of martial arts legends Don "The Dragon" Wilson and Cynthia Rothrock, who were both prominent figures in the martial arts film scene of the 1980s and 1990s.