Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1989, Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects is an action, thriller and drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 97 minutes. “Desire. Temptation. Revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A brutal Los Angeles police lieutenant is determined to bust up an organization that forces underage girls into prostitution.
Who’s in it. Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects stars Charles Bronson as Lieutenant Crowe, Peggy Lipton as Kathleen Crowe, James Pax as Hiroshi Hada and Juan Fernández as Duke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects 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 Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects (1989)?
- In US, Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects worth watching?
- Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects?
- Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects stars Charles Bronson, Peggy Lipton, James Pax, Juan Fernández and Perry Lopez.
- When was Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects released?
- Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.