Excessive Force

1993
R
1h 27m

IMDb RATING

5.3/10

1.6K

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Thomas Ian Griffith in Excessive Force (1993)

Home Video Trailer from Columbia Tristar

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Chicago cops' $3M disappears during raid. Mob seeks vengeance, bodies pile up. New chief gives last cop leeway for vigilante justice against mob.Chicago cops' $3M disappears during raid. Mob seeks vengeance, bodies pile up. New chief gives last cop leeway for vigilante justice against mob.Chicago cops' $3M disappears during raid. Mob seeks vengeance, bodies pile up. New chief gives last cop leeway for vigilante justice against mob.

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IMDb RATING

5.3/10

1.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Videos1

Trailer 1:26

Excessive Force

Photos14

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Trivia
New Line Cinema were hoping that lead actor Thomas Ian Griffith would become a studio/stable star, similar to then-future owner Warner's then-arrangement with Steven Seagal.

Goofs
When approaching the crime scene at the garbage dump, the coroner has already laid out a body bag next to the dead body. For the close up however, the same body bag is being placed next to the body.

Quotes
Terry McCain: Give it up.
Hitman #2: Fuck you!
Terry McCain: Oh, that's original.

Alternate versions
The UK video was cut by 26 seconds with edits to kicks and punches, a man's head being pushed through a car window, a dustbin lid beating, and a man's legs being hit with a baseball bat. The cuts were fully waived for the DVD release.

Connections
Followed by Excessive Force II: Force on Force (1995)

Soundtracks
The Pigeon On The Gate
Traditional
Performed by James Early
Courtesy of Rego Records

User reviews36

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one of my favorites

This is an AWESOME and underrated martial arts flick. The action is fast-paced, the plot is intriguing, and Thomas Ian Griffith shows off some impressive martial arts talent. The film has everything you want. From classic one-liners to over the top shoot-outs! If you are a fan of Van Damme or Seagal movies, you better check it out. Thomas Ian Griffith could of had a great career, too bad he never got another chance. The film also has an amazing supporting cast and direction and editing are perfect. A rare gem! I've seen the film over a dozen times and it never gets old...highly recommended. One of the last good 90's action kick 'em ups.