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Extreme Prejudice
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Extreme Prejudice

1987-04-24 · 105 min · ★ 6.3

Action · Thriller · Crime · Drama · Western

Lean, mean Texas Ranger Jack Benteen locks horns with a former friend, Cash Bailey, now a ruthless drug kingpin. Though they're on opposite sides of the law, they share a love interest in the sensual Sarita. When a crew of rogue soldiers descends upon the border town for an off-the-books mission, all roads lead to a bloody, to-the-death showdown, as loyalties shift and the lines between good and evil are blurred.

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Directors
Walter Hill
Production companies
Carolco Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 22,000,000
Revenue
USD 11,300,000

Top Cast

Nick NolteNick NolteJack Benteen
Powers BoothePowers BootheCash Bailey
Michael IronsideMichael IronsideMajor Paul Hackett
María Conchita AlonsoMaría Conchita AlonsoSarita Cisneros
Rip TornRip TornSheriff Hank Pearson
Clancy BrownClancy BrownSgt. Larry McRose
William ForsytheWilliam ForsytheSgt. Buck Atwater
Matt MulhernMatt MulhernSgt. Declan Patrick Coker
Larry B. ScottLarry B. ScottSgt. Charles Biddle
Dan Tullis Jr.Dan Tullis Jr.Sgt. Luther Fry
John Dennis JohnstonJohn Dennis JohnstonMerv
James LashlyJames LashlyDeputy Purvis
Marco RodríguezMarco RodríguezDeputy Cortez
Luis ContrerasLuis ContrerasLupo
Gary Carlos CervantesGary Carlos CervantesHector
Tommy Lister Jr.Tommy Lister Jr.Monday
Tony FrankTony FrankClarence King
Mickey JonesMickey JonesChub Luke
Kent LiphamKent LiphamT.C. Luke
Sam GaunySam GaunyPearly Grips

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