Bad Ass
“They messed with the wrong senior citizen.”
Synopsis
Decorated Vietnam hero, Frank Vega returns home only to get shunned by society leaving him without a job or his high school sweetheart. It's not until forty years later when an incident on a commuter bus makes him a local hero where he's suddenly celebrated once again. But his good fortune suddenly turns for the worse when his best friend is murdered and the police aren't doing anything about it.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Bad Ass Official Trailer #3 - Danny Trejo Movie (2012) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-02
Top Cast
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Danny Trejo
Frank Vega
Charles S. Dutton
Panther
Ron Perlman
Mayor Williams
Patrick Fabian
Officer Malark
Joyful Drake
Amber Lamps
John Duffy
Martin
Harrison Page
Klondike Washington
Richard Riehle
Father Miller
Winter Ave Zoli
Tatiana
Tonita Castro
Juanita Vega
Andy Davoli
Renaldo
Patricia De Leon
Marissa
Frank Maharajh
Detective Shah
Jillian Murray
Lindsay Kendall
Shalim Ortiz
Frank Vega-young
Craig Sheffer
Attorney
Chris Spencer
Martin Sr.
Jessica Lee
Woman in Purple
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 12, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Moss
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Moss, Elliot Tishman
- Original Score
- Todd Haberman
- Original Title
- Bad Ass
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Amber Lamps, Silver Nitrate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Moss
Craig Moss, Elliot Tishman
Todd Haberman
John Barr
Jim Flynn
Jim Busfield, Ben Feingold, Ash R. Shah
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Busfield
Producer
Ben Feingold
Producer
Ash R. Shah
Producer
Todd Haberman
Original Music Composer
Craig Moss
Director
Craig Moss
Writer
Jim Flynn
Editor
Ariyela Wald-Cohain
Costume Design
Elliot Tishman
Writer
Russell M. Jaeger
Production Design
Christian Cardona
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mikal Kartvedt
Stunt Coordinator
John Barr
Director of Photography
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 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Ass
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What is Bad Ass about?
Decorated Vietnam hero, Frank Vega returns home only to get shunned by society leaving him without a job or his high school sweetheart. It's not until forty years later when an incident on a commuter bus makes him a local hero where he's suddenly celebrated once again. But his good fortune suddenly turns for the worse when his best friend is murdered and the police aren't doing anything about it.
Who directed Bad Ass?
Bad Ass was directed by Craig Moss.
Who stars in Bad Ass?
The principal cast of Bad Ass includes Danny Trejo, Charles S. Dutton, Ron Perlman, Patrick Fabian, Joyful Drake.
When was Bad Ass released and how long is it?
Bad Ass was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Ass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Ass was composed by Todd Haberman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bad Ass?
Bad Ass holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).