Le Messager de la mort

Original title: Messenger of Death

IMDb RATING

5.4/10

3.6K

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Charles Bronson in Le Messager de la mort (1988)

A Denver reporter investigates the mass murder of a family of Mormons in rural Colorado.

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A Denver reporter investigates the mass murder of a family of Mormons in rural Colorado.A Denver reporter investigates the mass murder of a family of Mormons in rural Colorado.A Denver reporter investigates the mass murder of a family of Mormons in rural Colorado.

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IMDb RATING

5.4/10

3.6K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Director J. Lee Thompson fell ill during the making of this film, the picture was finished by second unit director, Robert C. Ortwin Jr..

Goofs
During the car chase, Smith's car is on the inside of one of the tankers on the first corner out of the tunnel, but in the next shot it's back in the middle of both tankers.

Quotes
Garret Smith: [punching the assassin] Bastard child killer!

Alternate versions
Almost 5 minutes were cut in Finland for VHS distribution. Later released on DVD as uncut.

Connections
Referenced in Best of the Worst: Our VHS Collection (2019)

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Featured review

5/10

An OK change-of-pace for Bronson.

Bronson is rather miscast as a reporter (who still can punch and defeat any opponent), but this is one of his least typical and most solid vehicles from the 80's. It begins with a weird, effectively staged massacre and includes some offbeat elements along with the familiar ones. It's still nothing special, though. It's one of those curiously forgettable films that keep you interested while you're watching them, but leave no lasting impression.