Chains
“We leave no traces, but we live in memory and in the nightmares of our enemies.”
Synopsis
On their way to a Chicago jazz club, two very white couples take their luxury sedan on a wrong turn into hostile gangland territory. They accidentally witness the assassination of the scrawny punk kingpin of local heavies The Chains. No sooner does his ventilated blond spiked noggin hit the concrete than The Chains are up in arms and looking for any possible suspects. As the yuppies try to peel out to safety, a frenzied youth spazzes his way into their unlocked back door with a resounding "Get me the fuck outta here!" It turns out the new passenger is indeed the hunted gunman, though he was only avenging the murder of his baby brother.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger J. Barski
- Original Title
- Chains
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Independent American Pictures, Producer's Placement Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger J. Barski
Department Leadership Roster
Roger J. Barski
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chains
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What is Chains about?
On their way to a Chicago jazz club, two very white couples take their luxury sedan on a wrong turn into hostile gangland territory. They accidentally witness the assassination of the scrawny punk kingpin of local heavies The Chains. No sooner does his ventilated blond spiked noggin hit the concrete than The Chains are up in arms and looking for any possible suspects. As the yuppies try to peel out to safety, a frenzied youth spazzes his way into their unlocked back door with a resounding "Get me the fuck outta here!" It turns out the new passenger is indeed the hunted gunman, though he was only avenging the murder of his baby brother.
Who directed Chains?
Chains was directed by Roger J. Barski.
Who stars in Chains?
The principal cast of Chains includes Rengin Altay, Michael Dixon, John L. Eves, Jim Jourdan.
When was Chains released and how long is it?
Chains was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chains?
Chains holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).