Bad Ass (2012): Cast & Plot
Bad Ass is a 2012 action drama starring Danny Trejo as Frank Vega, Shalim Ortiz and Tonita Castro. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Amber Lamps
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bad Ass About?
The premise of Bad Ass without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After returning home from the Vietnam War, decorated veteran Frank Vega finds himself ostracized and struggling to find work or reconnect with his past. Forty years later, a chance encounter on a bus unexpectedly transforms him into a local hero. However, his newfound recognition takes a dark turn when his best friend is murdered, and the police seem unwilling to investigate, forcing Frank to take matters into his own hands.
Bad Ass Cast & Characters
Danny Trejo leads the cast as Frank Vega, with Shalim Ortiz as Frank Vega-young and Tonita Castro as Juanita Vega.
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Danny Trejo as Frank Vega - Shalim Ortiz as Frank Vega-young
- Tonita Castro as Juanita Vega
- Jillian Murray as Lindsay Kendall
Also Starring in Bad Ass
· 56 more- Ron Perlman Mayor Williams
- Harrison Page Klondike Washington
- Craig Johnson Sebastian
- Joyful Drake Amber Lamps
- Andy Davoli Renaldo
- Winter Ave Zoli Tatiana
- Charles S. Dutton Panther
- Patrick Fabian Officer Malark
- Richard Riehle Father Miller
- Craig Sheffer Attorney
- Ezra Buzzington Store Clerk
- Danny Woodburn Sluggy Korn-Nuts
- Mark Rhino Smith Other Baller #3 (uncredited)
- Thomas Rosales Jr. Bartender
- Duane Whitaker Rex / Pawn Shop Owner
- Jennifer Blanc Frances
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- Donzaleigh Abernathy Mother
- Chris Spencer Martin Sr.
- Patricia De Leon Marissa
- Esteban Cueto Buffed-Out Guy (uncredited)
- Craig Moss Generous Bus Driver (uncredited)
- Davenia McFadden Rita
- Eddie J. Fernandez Tattoo Guy
- Makenzie Moss Nikki Kendall
- Jessica Lee Woman in Purple
- John Dixon Skinhead #1
- Erik Betts Terence
- Dan Snow TV Hockey Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- Dorian Kingi Two Dudes #1 (uncredited)
- Heidi Kramer Rebecca Parker
- David A. Arnold James Worthy
- Norma Michaels Elderly Women
- Sam Rubin Male Interviewer
- Chad Guerrero Gang Banger #3
- Joe Ordaz Two Dudes #2 (uncredited)
- Austin Michael Scott Austin Linkler
- John Duffy Martin
- Christine Clayburg News Anchor
- Isabella Cascarano Agata (uncredited)
- Frank Maharajh Detective Shah
- C.C. Taylor Militant Guy
- Olivia Moss Emily Kendall
- Mackenzie King Girl on Bus
- Anthony Martins Gang Banger #1
- Baxter Themselves
- Joe Holiday Baller
- Robert Sean Burke Bus Driver #2 (uncredited)
- Kevin Patrick Burke Skinhead #2
- Larry Richardson Calvin
- Tyler Tuione Churchill
- Larry Moran Capt. Jenkins
- Brian Schlesinger Aldo the Office Boy
- Jack Freshkin Jewish Priest
- Sebastian Valdes Guy in Jeep
- Brett Friedmann Office Worker (uncredited)
- Buddy Sosthand Other Baller #1 (uncredited)
Bad Ass Plot Summary
What happens in Bad Ass from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a vivid, neon-soaked portrait of Los Angeles’ Latin Quarter, the film unfolds through a series of quick, pulse-quickening images: buses rumbling through graffiti-tagged streets, highways slicing through the city, and the daily life of a neighborhood that feels both close-knit and under siege. At the center stands Frank Vega, a man whose life has threaded through memory, violence, and a stubborn, stubborn sense of right and wrong. As he rides a crowded city bus, two young troublemakers push him toward a clash that will echo far beyond a single altercation.
Full summary
The whole story of Bad Ass, scene by scene
Bad Ass Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bad Ass.
How Well Do You Know Bad Ass?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the veteran who becomes an internet sensation after defending himself on a bus?
Cars in Bad Ass
30 cars on screen, including the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1994 Gillig Phantom.
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1999 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
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1968 MCI MC-7 Important role -
1970 MCI MC-7 Challenger Important role
Bad Ass Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Un tipo rudo” and “Bad Ass: Acima da Lei”.
- Also known as
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- Un tipo rudo
- Bad Ass: Acima da Lei
- Mstitel bezpráví
- Крутой чувак
- Ağır Abi
- Bad Ass - Acima da Lei
- Bad Ass: Twardziel
- Tipo duro
- Tökös csávó
- 混蛋
- Grozavul
- Veterán
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- באד אס
- Героят
- 배드 애스
- Krutais vecis
- Tvrďas
- バッド・アス
- 超殺硬漢
- เก๋าโหดโคตรระห่ำ
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Bad Ass FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Bad Ass, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bad Ass?
Bad Ass runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Bad Ass released?
Bad Ass was released on April 12, 2012.
Who is in the cast of Bad Ass?
Bad Ass stars Danny Trejo as Frank Vega, Shalim Ortiz as Frank Vega-young and Tonita Castro as Juanita Vega, among 60 credited actors.
Does Bad Ass have a post-credit scene?
No. Bad Ass has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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