Painful hold (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1992, Painful hold is an action and crime film directed by Georgy Kuznetsov, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Almost immediately after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the era of "market relations"begins. Capitalism is re-emerging in the country. It is time for redistribution of property and spheres of influence between criminal groups. War breaks out between gangs, in the ranks of which are often former athletes. Especially appreciated are those who have the skills of martial arts. At this time, a group of children who profess a rare kind of hand-to-hand fighting, called "Russian style", comes to one provincial city. Their appearance greatly alarmed the leaders of the two rival gangs controlling the city. They are trying to get these valuable fighters into their ranks. In the course of going any means, and the guys are forced to defend themselves.
Who’s in it. Painful hold stars Aleksei Kadochnikov, Andrey Rapoport, Vadim Zajtsev and Valentin Belousov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Painful hold has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Painful hold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Painful hold tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Painful hold (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Painful hold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Painful hold worth watching?
- Painful hold holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Painful hold?
- Painful hold stars Aleksei Kadochnikov, Andrey Rapoport, Vadim Zajtsev, Valentin Belousov and Anatoly Gorgul.
- When was Painful hold released?
- Painful hold was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.