Out For Justice (1991)
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19% of critics liked it
(21 reviews) -
56% of users liked it
(20,463 ratings)
Steven Seagal plays a good if troubled man living in a corrupt world (sound familiar yet?) in this action drama. Gino Felino (Seagal) is a cop who grew up in a tough Brooklyn neighborhood, and while many of his old friends now live on the other side of the law, he retains a fierce loyalty to the… More Steven Seagal plays a good if troubled man living in a corrupt world (sound familiar yet?) in this action drama. Gino Felino (Seagal) is a cop who grew up in a tough Brooklyn neighborhood, and while many of his old friends now live on the other side of the law, he retains a fierce loyalty to the community. When his partner, a friend since childhood, is murdered -- in broad daylight, and in clear view of his wife and children -- Gino is assigned to investigate, and he soon learns that the shooter was Richie Madano (William Forsythe), his life-long nemesis and now a low-level wise guy with an addiction to crack. Gino swings into action to bring Richie to justice, though he discovers that he's not the first in line -- the Don who oversees Richie's crew is appalled by this crime, and Gino has to bring Richie in before the Mafia can put a bullet in his head. Out for Justice also features Jerry Orbach, Jo Champa, and Gina Gershon; keep an eye peeled for John Leguizamo and Julianna Margulies in small roles. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- John Flynn
- Written By
- David Lee Henry
- Genres
- Action & Adventure
R,
- In Theaters
- Apr 12, 1991 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Variety Staff, Variety
Out for Justice harbors an incredibly simple vengeance plot loaded with enough macho sadism to satiate the action genre's bloodthirsty fans.
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Charlotte O'Sullivan, Time Out
If you cut the beatings, you wouldn't be left with much.
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Janet Maslin, New York Times
As a courtesy to his many fans, the ponytailed action hero Steven Seagal not only attacks sleaze but also goes out of his way to examine it.
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Richard Harrington, Washington Post
This is Old Jack City, a place where better actors and directors have taken us frequently in the last year. This particular trip seems unnecessary.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Out for Justice only real weakness is Seagal himself.
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Cast
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Steven Seagal
as Gino Felino
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William Forsythe
as Richie Madano
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Jerry Orbach
as Det. Ronnie Donziger
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Jo Champa
as Vicky Felino
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Shareen J. Mitchell
as Laurie Lupo
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Sal Richards
as Frankie
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Gina Gershon
as Patti Madano
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Jay Acovone
as Bobby Arms
- Pamela Baker
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John Toles-Bey
as King
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Dominic Chianese
as Mr. Madono
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Carl Ciarfalio
as Paulie
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Nicky Corello
as Joey Dogs
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Raymond Cruz
as Hector
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Anthony De Sando
as Vinnie Madono
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Nick Dimitri
as Bartender
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Thomas F. Duffy
as O'Kelly
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Jorge Gil
as Chas the Chair
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Robert La Sardo
as Bochi
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Joe Lala
as Vermeer
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John Leguizamo
as Boy in Alley
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Vera Lockwood
as Mrs. Madono
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Julianna Margulies
as Rico
- Craig Pinkard
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Larry Romano
as Sales Clerk
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Gianni Russo
as Sammy
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Joe Spataro
as Bobby Lupo
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Julie Strain
as Roxanne Ford
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Jerry Strivelli
as Frankie's Bodyguard
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Shannon Whirry
as Terry Malloy
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Diane Peterson
as Woman in Car
- Sue Swan
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Charles Guardino
as Waiter
