The Evil That Men Do
“Most criminals answer to the law. The world's most savage executioner must answer to Bronson.”
Synopsis
A former assassin (Charles Bronson) comes out of retirement to avenge the brutal murder of his friend at the hands of a sadistic torturer (Joseph Maher) employed by an oppressive foreign dictatorship.
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Charles Bronson
Holland
José Ferrer
Dr. Hector Lomelin
Theresa Saldana
Rhiana Hidalgo / Nancy
Joseph Maher
Dr. Clement Molloch
René Enríquez
Max Ortiz, Holland's contact in Nicaragua
John Glover
Paul Briggs, U.S. Embassy
Raymond St. Jacques
Randolph, Molloch's Bodyguard
Antoinette Bower
Claire, Molloch's Sister
Enrique Lucero
Colonel Victor Aristos
Jorge Luke
Cillero, Molloch's Chauffeur
Mischa Hausserman
Karl
Roger Cudney
Cannell
Constanza Hool
Isabel
Joe Seneca
Santiago
Jorge Zepeda
Victim
Miguel Ángel Fuentes
Latino
Ernesto Gómez Cruz
Café Owner
Angélica Aragón
María
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.85x
+$8.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Crowther, R. Lance Hill
- Original Score
- Ken Thorne
- Original Title
- The Evil That Men Do
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $4.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.1M
- Production Studios
- Zuleika Farms, Capricorn, Producciones Cabo S.A., ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
John Crowther, R. Lance Hill
Ken Thorne
Xavier Cruz
Peter Lee-Thompson
Pancho Kohner, Lance Hool
Department Leadership Roster
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Pancho Kohner
Producer
Peter Lee-Thompson
Editor
Ken Thorne
Original Music Composer
Xavier Cruz
Director of Photography
John Crowther
Screenplay
R. Lance Hill
Screenplay
Poppy Cannon-Reese
Costume Design
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Evil That Men Do
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Evil That Men Do about?
A former assassin (Charles Bronson) comes out of retirement to avenge the brutal murder of his friend at the hands of a sadistic torturer (Joseph Maher) employed by an oppressive foreign dictatorship.
Who directed The Evil That Men Do?
The Evil That Men Do was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in The Evil That Men Do?
The principal cast of The Evil That Men Do includes Charles Bronson, José Ferrer, Theresa Saldana, Joseph Maher, René Enríquez.
When was The Evil That Men Do released and how long is it?
The Evil That Men Do was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Evil That Men Do?
The Evil That Men Do had a reported production budget of $4.6M and grossed $13.1M at the worldwide box office (2.85 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Evil That Men Do?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Evil That Men Do was composed by Ken Thorne.
Is The Evil That Men Do based on a book or true story?
The Evil That Men Do is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "R. Lance Hill".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Evil That Men Do?
The Evil That Men Do holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).