The director and the star of "48 HRS" (Walter Hill and Nick Nolte) are re-united for this high energy, violent action film about a primitive Texas ranger who combats Mexican drug lords and a band of hi-tech, ex-military mercenaries with good old fashioned heart, determination and a shotgun.
Sheriff Jack Benteen has his share of problems. Drug runners are nothing short of a pestilence in his town, and the ring leader is his childhood buddy, Cash Bailey. As if that isn't enough, a small group of crack commandos has just begun to do some dirty work locally as well. But if anyone can handle the situation, it's this no nonsense sheriff. Nolte plays the hard-edged lawman convincingly in a forceful movie that contains a level of violence many would call gratuitous.
There is certainly plenty of shoot outs and explosions for the action fan who revels in entertainment that's delivered at break neck speed. Writers John Milius and Fred Rexer, along with screenwriters Deric Washburn and Harry Kleiner, have provided a reasonable plot whilst concentrating on giving the special f/x and weapons crews plenty to do, and they certainly deliver an eye full.
In essence, action is what "Extreme Prejudice" is all about, and it's what the movie does best (or worst depending on your taste). Please avoid this film at all costs if blood and guts gun play is not your scene. Jerry Goldsmith's typical score is quite effective.
Sunday, June 26, 1994 - Video
Sheriff Jack Benteen has his share of problems. Drug runners are nothing short of a pestilence in his town, and the ring leader is his childhood buddy, Cash Bailey. As if that isn't enough, a small group of crack commandos has just begun to do some dirty work locally as well. But if anyone can handle the situation, it's this no nonsense sheriff. Nolte plays the hard-edged lawman convincingly in a forceful movie that contains a level of violence many would call gratuitous.
There is certainly plenty of shoot outs and explosions for the action fan who revels in entertainment that's delivered at break neck speed. Writers John Milius and Fred Rexer, along with screenwriters Deric Washburn and Harry Kleiner, have provided a reasonable plot whilst concentrating on giving the special f/x and weapons crews plenty to do, and they certainly deliver an eye full.
In essence, action is what "Extreme Prejudice" is all about, and it's what the movie does best (or worst depending on your taste). Please avoid this film at all costs if blood and guts gun play is not your scene. Jerry Goldsmith's typical score is quite effective.
Sunday, June 26, 1994 - Video