Hard to Kill

Name: Hard to Kill
Director: Bruce Malmuth
Genre: Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1990-01-01
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Steven Seagal, Kelly LeBrock, William Sadler, Frederick Coffin, Bonnie Burroughs

1990Dir. Bruce Malmuth1h 35m

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Runtime1h 35m

Released1990

Budget$10M

Box office$47.4M

DirectorBruce Malmuth

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So, 'Hard to Kill' really captures that gritty, late '80s to early '90s action vibe. Bruce Malmuth directs this one with a raw intensity that immerses you in Mason Storm's brutal world. The pacing's interesting; it takes its time in the coma phase, which I think adds a unique layer to the story. You feel the weight of Mason's situation, and then when he wakes up, there's this surge of vengeance that’s just as personal as it is violent. Steven Seagal, in his prime, brings that stoic charisma, and you can see the practical effects doing a lot of heavy lifting during the fight scenes. Themes of revenge and redemption really underpin the whole piece, making it stand out in a crowded genre.

Strong themes of revenge and redemption.Seagal's performance is central to the film's atmosphere.Interesting pacing, especially during the coma sequences.