10 to Midnight (1983)

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Charles Bronson at 63 or so, continues his vigilante persona in this run-of-the-mill crime drama about a Richard Speck-style killer who knifes young nurses to death. There is no doubt that the film exploits both the heinous, 1966 Speck murder of eight nurses in Chicago and an audience's willingness… More Charles Bronson at 63 or so, continues his vigilante persona in this run-of-the-mill crime drama about a Richard Speck-style killer who knifes young nurses to death. There is no doubt that the film exploits both the heinous, 1966 Speck murder of eight nurses in Chicago and an audience's willingness to go along with the Bronson character, Leo Kessler, when he uses illegal means to entrap criminals. The captured killer, Warren Stacey (Gene Davis) manages to go free because of red tape and the need to wait for the outcome of his insanity plea. When he returns to his murderous predilection, Kessler takes action to permanently stop him. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 41 min.
Directed By: J. Lee Thompson
Written By: J. Lee Thompson, William Roberts
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Mar 11, 1983 Limited
On DVD: Feb 4, 2003
Studio: MGM

Critic Reviews

Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
A real button-pusher with a dynamite ending. Gene Davis is memorable as the sicko villain.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...a routine police thriller that is, for the most part, slow moving and uneventful.

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AJ V

Wow, this could have easily been turned into a horror movie. It's a really intense thriller, lots of blood and nudity and violence. I really liked it. The actors were good, especially Gene Davis, who played the criminal. The plot is very realistic, but then Bronson's… More
Wow, this could have easily been turned into a horror movie. It's a really intense thriller, lots of blood and nudity and violence. I really liked it. The actors were good, especially Gene Davis, who played the criminal. The plot is very realistic, but then Bronson's character takes justice into his own hands and gives us some great surprises, and a cool ending.
Dean M

Although it's not a <i>Death Wish</i> film, it might as well be, with Charles Bronson the cop kicked off the force for falsifying evidence against a murderer.
Lee K

good charles bronson flick. Has him a chasing a serial killer who is now targeting his very own daughter.
Christopher B

When Charles Bronson died I finally realized that there is no escaping death. If God can take Bronson without a couple black eyes, everyone else is doomed. The punk in this film should have watched his step because he forced Bronson to take out the trash. Awesome!

Cast

            Charles Bronson as Leo Kessler

            Lisa Eilbacher as Laurie Kessler

            Gene Davis as Warren Stacey

            Andrew Stevens as Paul McAnn

            Geoffrey Lewis as Dave Dante

            Wilford Brimley as Capt. Malone

            Robert F. Lyons as Nathan Zager

            Dan Ades as Ben Linker

            Beau Billingslea as Desk Sergeant

            Sam Chew Jr. as Minister

            Cosie Costa as Dudley

            Shay Duffin as Nestor

            Carmen Filpi as Hotel Clerk

            James Keane as Jerry

            Barbara Pilavin Gelber as Mrs. Byrd

            Kelly Preston as Doreen

            Shawn Schepps as Peg

            Jerome Thor as Medical Examiner

            Patti Tippo as Party Girl

            Jeana Tomasina as Karen

            Bert Williams as Mr. Johnson

            John Garwood as Millikan

            Paul McCallum as Lab Technician

            Deran Sarafian as Dale Anders

            Arthur Hansel as Judge

            Ola Ray as Ola

            Breck Costin as Tim Bailey

            Sydna Scott as Mrs. Johnson
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