The Messenger
Synopsis
When his wife is killed by hitmen, a former Green Beret takes vengeance on the drug gangs responsible for her death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Fred Williamson
Jake Sebastian Turner
Christopher Connelly
FBI Agent Parker
Cameron Mitchell
Police Capt. Carter
Val Avery
Clark
Joe Spinell
Rico
Stack Pierce
Leroy
Jasmine Maimone
The Girl
Michael Dante
Emerson
Peter Brown
Harris
Suzanne von Schaack
Mrs. Emerson
Umberto Raho
Palmiero
Riccardo Parisio Perrotti
Gieldgud
Sandy Cummings
Sabrina
Maurizio Bonuglia
Paolo
Rita Silva
Molly
Fred Moretti
Pepe
Lorenzo Scarcella
Freddy
Kiki Russell
Sabrina's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Williamson
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Williamson, Anthony Wisdom, Conchita Lee, Brian Johnson
- Original Score
- William Stuckey
- Original Title
- The Messenger
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Realtà Cinematografica, Po' Boy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Williamson
Fred Williamson, Anthony Wisdom, Conchita Lee, Brian Johnson
William Stuckey
Andrew M. Costikyan, Burl Kinney, Craig Greene, Giancarlo Ferrando
Fiorenza Muller
Pierluigi Ciriaci, Fred Williamson
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Williamson
Director
Fred Williamson
Writer
Pierluigi Ciriaci
Producer
Fiorenza Muller
Editor
Fred Williamson
Producer
Anthony Wisdom
Writer
Jesse Wayne
Stunt Coordinator
Conchita Lee
Writer
Brian Johnson
Writer
Andrew M. Costikyan
Director of Photography
Burl Kinney
Director of Photography
Craig Greene
Director of Photography
Giancarlo Ferrando
Director of Photography
William Stuckey
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Messenger
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What is The Messenger about?
When his wife is killed by hitmen, a former Green Beret takes vengeance on the drug gangs responsible for her death.
Who directed The Messenger?
The Messenger was directed by Fred Williamson.
Who stars in The Messenger?
The principal cast of The Messenger includes Fred Williamson, Christopher Connelly, Cameron Mitchell, Val Avery, Joe Spinell.
When was The Messenger released and how long is it?
The Messenger was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Messenger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Messenger was composed by William Stuckey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Messenger?
The Messenger holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).