Desperation Rising
Synopsis
Angelo, a drug-pushing gang leader, has a hidden basement room called The Red Room where he keeps women for prostitution. A motivational speaker named Hunt hires one of Angelo's hookers and ends up in deep shit. When someone seeks revenge against Angelo, bullets whiz, roundhouse kicks fly, and Hunt uses his powers of motivation to rally Angelo's prostitutes into a gang war.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason Holt
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Holt
- Original Title
- Desperation Rising
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason Holt
Jason Holt
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Holt
Director
Jason Holt
Writer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperation Rising
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What is Desperation Rising about?
Angelo, a drug-pushing gang leader, has a hidden basement room called The Red Room where he keeps women for prostitution. A motivational speaker named Hunt hires one of Angelo's hookers and ends up in deep shit. When someone seeks revenge against Angelo, bullets whiz, roundhouse kicks fly, and Hunt uses his powers of motivation to rally Angelo's prostitutes into a gang war.
Who directed Desperation Rising?
Desperation Rising was directed by Jason Holt.
Who stars in Desperation Rising?
The principal cast of Desperation Rising includes Nick Cassavetes, Tally Lauriti, Kimberly Hyde.
When was Desperation Rising released and how long is it?
Desperation Rising was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desperation Rising?
Desperation Rising holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).