L.A. Bounty (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 4.3

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Released in 1989, L.A. Bounty is a thriller and drama film directed by Worth Keeter, running about 85 minutes. “For a bounty hunter, a killer is just another paycheck.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mayor candidate Mike Rhodes is kidnapped in his own home outside of Los Angeles by unknown, masked terrorists. His wife Kelly barely survives the attempted murder on her, and is able to identify one of the kidnappers. She's placed on the police's protection list while the investigation is ongoing. Ruger, a tough and merciless bounty hunter is out on the streets avenging her partner's death. With Kelly as her bait, Ruger starts a dangerous game to bring Cavanough, a crazed crime kingpin behind the kidnapping, out of hiding.

Who’s in it. L.A. Bounty stars Sybil Danning as Ruger, Wings Hauser as Cavanaugh, Blackie Dammett as James Maxwell and Henry Darrow as Lt. Chandler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, L.A. Bounty has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best of British Tv Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L.A. Bounty page.

If you liked it. Fans of L.A. Bounty tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch L.A. Bounty (1989)?
In US, L.A. Bounty is available to stream on Best of British Tv Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is L.A. Bounty worth watching?
L.A. Bounty holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in L.A. Bounty?
L.A. Bounty stars Sybil Danning, Wings Hauser, Blackie Dammett, Henry Darrow and Frank Doubleday.
When was L.A. Bounty released?
L.A. Bounty was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.