The Punisher
“If society won't punish the guilty, he will.”
Synopsis
The avenging angel of Marvel Comics fame comes brilliantly to life in this searing action-adventure thriller! Dolph Lundgren stars as Frank Castle, a veteran cop who loses his entire family to a mafia car bomb. His ex-partner believes Castle survived the blast and became the Punisher, living in the sewers and exacting vigilante violence against mob bosses throughout the city. When the populace is caught in the midst of a gang war that he caused, Castle must again emerge from the shadows and save the innocent.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-29
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Dolph Lundgren
Frank Castle
Louis Gossett Jr.
Jake Berkowitz
Jeroen Krabbé
Gianni Franco
Kim Miyori
Lady Tanaka
Bryan Marshall
Dino Moretti
Nancy Everhard
Sam Leary
Barry Otto
Shake
Brian Rooney
Tommy Franco
Zoshka Mizak
Tanaka's Daughter
Kenji Yamaki
Sato
Hirofumi Kanayama
Tomio
Larry McCormick
TV Newsreader
Todd Boyce
Tarrone
Lani John Tupu
Laccone
Gianfranco Negroponte
Musso
Noga Bernstein
Ginny
Emma Soloman
Ginny's Girlfriend
Courtney Keiler
Sophia
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 19, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Goldblatt
- Screenplay & Story
- Boaz Yakin, John Romita Sr., Gerry Conway, Ross Andru
- Original Score
- Dennis Dreith
- Original Title
- The Punisher
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish, English, Japanese, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures, Robert Mark Kamen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Goldblatt
Boaz Yakin, John Romita Sr., Gerry Conway, Ross Andru
Dennis Dreith
Ian Baker
Tim Wellburn
Robert Mark Kamen, Barry Bernardi, Robert Guralnick
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Goldblatt
Director
Robert Mark Kamen
Producer
Boaz Yakin
Writer
Ian Baker
Director of Photography
Norma Moriceau
Costume Design
Norma Moriceau
Production Design
Chris Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Tim Wellburn
Editor
Dennis Dreith
Original Music Composer
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 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Punisher.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Punisher.
Wait, You Haven't Seen...?
List of movies discussed on my Podcast, Wait, You Haven't Seen...? https://www.tvstravis.com/podcast/wyhs
Movies and TV Shows I have seen
Movies and TV Shows I have seen
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
My Movies
Master List In Progress
New English Movies
New in English
Similar Titles to The Punisher
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.7
6.6
6.7
7.2
7.6
7.3
6.6
7.4
6.0
5.8
6.7Anime
6.5
6.0
6.2
7.6
5.7
6.7
7.1
7.1
2.0
More Like The Punisher
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Punisher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Punisher about?
The avenging angel of Marvel Comics fame comes brilliantly to life in this searing action-adventure thriller! Dolph Lundgren stars as Frank Castle, a veteran cop who loses his entire family to a mafia car bomb. His ex-partner believes Castle survived the blast and became the Punisher, living in the sewers and exacting vigilante violence against mob bosses throughout the city. When the populace is caught in the midst of a gang war that he caused, Castle must again emerge from the shadows and save the innocent.
Who directed The Punisher?
The Punisher was directed by Mark Goldblatt.
Who stars in The Punisher?
The principal cast of The Punisher includes Dolph Lundgren, Louis Gossett Jr., Jeroen Krabbé, Kim Miyori, Bryan Marshall.
When was The Punisher released and how long is it?
The Punisher was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Punisher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Punisher was composed by Dennis Dreith.
Is The Punisher based on a book or true story?
The Punisher is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "John Romita Sr.", Characters: "Gerry Conway", Characters: "Ross Andru".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Punisher?
The Punisher holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).