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The Perfect Weapon

"No gun. No knife. No equal. Just try him."

March 15, 1991 1h 25m 6.2/10 (120 votes)

Originally released in 1991. The Perfect Weapon is a action/drama film. directed by Mark DiSalle. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jeff Speakman, John Dye, and Mako

Synopsis

Jeff, a young delinquent, is enrolled by his father in a kenpo school, in the hopes of teaching the boy some self-discipline. Years later, Jeff's mentor, Kim, is being threatened by one of the Korean mafia families. Jeff tries to help his old friend, but is too late to prevent Kim's death at the hands of an unknown hitman. Vowing revenge, Jeff takes on all of the families, using his martial arts skills to find the man who killed his friend.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 15, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (120 votes)
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Budget $10M Production budget
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Box Office $14.1M 1.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$14,061,361

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Perfect Weapon about?

Jeff, a young delinquent, is enrolled by his father in a kenpo school, in the hopes of teaching the boy some self-discipline. Years later, Jeff's mentor, Kim, is being threatened by one of the Kore...

Who directed The Perfect Weapon?

The Perfect Weapon was directed by Mark DiSalle.

How long is The Perfect Weapon?

The Perfect Weapon has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was The Perfect Weapon released?

The Perfect Weapon was released on March 15, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Perfect Weapon?

The main cast of The Perfect Weapon includes Jeff Speakman, John Dye, Mako, James Hong, Mariska Hargitay.

Is The Perfect Weapon worth watching?

The Perfect Weapon has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 120 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.