Capital Punishment
“Judge, jury, and executioner.”
Synopsis
Underground fighter James Thayer's loyalties are tested when he is recruited by a secretive agency to take down a drug trafficking ring operated by the man who trained him.
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Capitol Punishment trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-08-08
Top Cast
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Gary Daniels
James Thayer
David Carradine
Michale Maltin
Tadashi Yamashita
Kenji Nakata
Mel Novak
Mason Dover
Ava Fabian
Anna Thayer
Linda Lightfoot
Nikki Holt
Ian Jacklin
David Lozano
Ed Akamine
Computer Tech
David S. Bouza
Referee
Steve Connelly
Fun House Fighter
Anthony Disanti
Doctor
Andy Dorrani
Henchmen
Kent Ducanon
Drug Buyer
Dean Goodlett
Police Officer-1
Eric Goodlett
Police Officer-2
Michael M. Honma
Restaurant Owner
Mark Ishikara
Thayer's Corner
David Loo
Dover's Killer
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Huey
- Screenplay & Story
- David Huey
- Original Score
- Richard Rabkin, Mark Jan Wlodarkiewicz
- Original Title
- Capital Punishment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Silver Screen International, Cine Excel Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Huey
David Huey
Richard Rabkin, Mark Jan Wlodarkiewicz
James Fletcher
Lorraine Yong, K.Y. Lim, David Huey
Department Leadership Roster
David Huey
Director
David Huey
Writer
Lorraine Yong
Producer
James Fletcher
Editor
Marc Messenger
Production Design
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 Capital Punishment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Capital Punishment about?
Underground fighter James Thayer's loyalties are tested when he is recruited by a secretive agency to take down a drug trafficking ring operated by the man who trained him.
Who directed Capital Punishment?
Capital Punishment was directed by David Huey.
Who stars in Capital Punishment?
The principal cast of Capital Punishment includes Gary Daniels, David Carradine, Tadashi Yamashita, Mel Novak, Ava Fabian.
When was Capital Punishment released and how long is it?
Capital Punishment was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Capital Punishment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Capital Punishment was composed by Richard Rabkin, Mark Jan Wlodarkiewicz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Capital Punishment?
Capital Punishment holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).