The Punisher : War Zone
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Release Date: Friday, December 5th 2008,
Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti.
After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw.
With the "Punisher Task Force" hot on his trail and the FBI unable to take Jigsaw in, Frank must stand up to the formidable army that Jigsaw has recruited before more of his evil deeds go unpunished.
Director: Lexi Alexander
Cast:
Ray Stevenson,
Dominic West,
Doug Hutchison,
Colin Salmon,
Wayne Knight,
Dash Mihok,
Julie Benz
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Punisher War Zone Official Site Launches:
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Punisher: War Zone Trailer:
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Synopsis for Punisher 2 WarZone:
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Comic Con Punisher Warzone Poster:
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Punisher War Zone New Poster:
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Comic Con Punisher Warzone Clip:
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Graphic New Punisher WarZone Clip:
Calling this new clip for Punisher WarZone graphic is a massive understatement. Be warned it features profanity, heads being blown off and people being impaled. Its very gruesome and for adults only. Check it out below.
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Lexi Alexander Interview, Punisher War Zone:
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