Vigilante
“There's only one way to stop them...”
Synopsis
New York City factory worker Eddie Marino is a solid citizen and regular guy, until the day a sadistic street gang brutally assaults his wife and murders his child. When a corrupt judge sets the thugs free, he goes berserk and vows revenge.
Top Cast
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Robert Forster
Eddie Marino
Fred Williamson
Nick
Richard Bright
Burke
Rutanya Alda
Vickie Marino
Don Blakely
Prago
Joseph Carberry
Ramon
Willie Colón
Rico
Joe Spinell
Eisenberg
Carol Lynley
Assistant D.A. Mary Fletcher
Woody Strode
Rake
Vincent Beck
Judge Sinclair
Bo Rucker
Horace
Frank Pesce
Blueboy
Steve James
Ptl. Gibbons
Randy Jurgensen
Det. Russo
Henry Judd Baker
Quinn
Dante Joseph
Scott Marino
Vincent Russo
Rubin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 4, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 16, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Lustig
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Vetere
- Original Score
- Jay Chattaway
- Original Title
- Vigilante
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.1M
- Production Studios
- Magnum Motion Pictures Inc., Artists Releasing Corporation (ARC), Film Ventures International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Lustig
Richard Vetere
Jay Chattaway
James Lemmo
Larry Marinelli
Andrew W. Garroni, Jerry Masucci, Kenneth Pavia, William Lustig, John Packard
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Vetere
Writer
Jay Chattaway
Original Music Composer
Andrew W. Garroni
Producer
Larry Marinelli
Editor
William Lustig
Director
James Lemmo
Director of Photography
William Lustig
Producer
Alex Stevens
Stunt Coordinator
Mischa Petrow
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vigilante
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Vigilante about?
New York City factory worker Eddie Marino is a solid citizen and regular guy, until the day a sadistic street gang brutally assaults his wife and murders his child. When a corrupt judge sets the thugs free, he goes berserk and vows revenge.
Who directed Vigilante?
Vigilante was directed by William Lustig.
Who stars in Vigilante?
The principal cast of Vigilante includes Robert Forster, Fred Williamson, Richard Bright, Rutanya Alda, Don Blakely.
When was Vigilante released and how long is it?
Vigilante was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Vigilante make at the box office?
Vigilante grossed $5.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Vigilante?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Vigilante was composed by Jay Chattaway.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vigilante?
Vigilante holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).