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Deadly Weapon (1989)

PG-13 · 1989-08-15 · 1h 30m · EN
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From the writer of Robocop comes a brand new killing machine...

An experimental gun powered by an atomic reactor is misplaced when the transport carrying it crashes into a river. The weapon soon falls into the hands of a bullied teen named Zeke, who uses it to get even with his persecutors. An army team led by the overzealous Lt. Dalton is sent to recover the weapon before it's unstable reactor overloads and causes a meltdown.

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Michael MinerDirector

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Rodney EastmanRodney EastmanZekeKim WalkerKim WalkerTraciGary FrankGary FrankDaltonMichael HorseMichael HorseIndian JoeGary KroegerGary KroegerGloverJoe RegalbutoJoe RegalbutoFullerWilliam SandersonWilliam SandersonReverend SmithEd NelsonEd NelsonGeneral StoneMichael HennessyMichael HennessyHamptonSusan BluSusan BluShirleySasha JensonSasha JensonMartinWalter KoenigWalter Koenig

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What is Deadly Weapon about?

An experimental gun powered by an atomic reactor is misplaced when the transport carrying it crashes into a river. The weapon soon falls into the hands of a bullied teen named Zeke, who uses it to get even with his persecutors. An army team led by the overzealous Lt. Dalton is sent to recover the weapon before it's unstable reactor overloads and causes a meltdown.

How long is Deadly Weapon?

Deadly Weapon has a runtime of 90 minutes.