Hard to Kill (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hard to Kill is a 1990 action thriller directed by Bruce Malmuth, starring Steven Seagal, Frederick Coffin and Bonnie Burroughs. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $47.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Bruce Malmuth
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hard to Kill About?
The premise of Hard to Kill without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Awakening from a coma, detective Mason Storm discovers his life irrevocably changed: his wife is dead, and his career is over. With the aid of nurse Andy Stewart, he begins a difficult recovery while seeking vengeance against the corrupt officials and a powerful politician responsible for his downfall. As he investigates, Storm’s quest for justice escalates, promising a dangerous and violent confrontation.
Hard to Kill Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- revenge
- aikido
- comatose man
- training montage
- loss of family
- tragic event
- murder of a police officer
- coma
- hospital
- nurse
- presumed dead
- senator
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- police corruption
- organized crime
- waking up from a coma
- mixed martial arts
- righteous rage
- police officer
- conspiracy
- year 1990
- home invasion
- year 1983
- action hero
- one against many
- tough cop
- one man army
- fistfight
- tough guy
- violence
- husband wife relationship
- father son relationship
- death of wife
- corrupt politician
- shootout
- los angeles california
- faked death
- hitman
- frame up
- video recording
- stakeout
- undercover cop
- self sacrifice
- murder of a family
- love interest
- shot to death
- courage
- three word title
- child in jeopardy
- father son reunion
- liquor store
Hard to Kill Cast
Steven Seagal leads the cast, with Frederick Coffin and Bonnie Burroughs. Directed by Bruce Malmuth; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bruce Malmuth
Also Starring in Hard to Kill
· 6 moreHard to Kill Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hard to Kill 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 33% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 47%
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 60% User score
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Hard to Kill Plot Summary
What happens in Hard to Kill from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1983, Los Angeles police detective Mason Storm (Steven Seagal) is deeply involved in investigating a significant mob meeting at a pier. With his trusty video camera, Mason manages to capture a crucial moment on tape where a shadowy figure assures his companions of his political backing, declaring, >“And you can take that to the bank!” As Mason is spotted, he manages to flee the scene. On his drive home, he eagerly shares this evidence of corruption with his partner and his friend, Lt. O’Malley (Frederick Coffin), indicating he will present the tape shortly.
Full summary
The whole story of Hard to Kill, scene by scene
Hard to Kill Box Office
Hard to Kill grossed $47.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$47.4M
- US & Canada
- $47.4M
Hard to Kill Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Mason Escapes the Hit
How Well Do You Know Hard to Kill?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What role does Mason Storm have in the police force?
Cars in Hard to Kill
36 cars on screen, including the 1990 Jeep Wrangler and the 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine.
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1990 Jeep Wrangler Main role -
1979 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Important role -
1978 Chevrolet Camaro Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Celebrity Important role
Hard to Kill Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Duro da uccidere” and “Hard to Kill - Ein Cop schlägt zurück”.
- Also known as
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- Duro da uccidere
- Hard to Kill - Ein Cop schlägt zurück
- Wygrać ze śmiercią
- Uden Nåde
- 복수무정
- Echec et mort - Hard to kill
- Echec et mort
- Смерти вопреки
- Duro de Roer
- Difícil de matar
- 七年风暴
- Ölve vagy halva
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- Těžko ho zabít
- Εκδίκηση σε Δεύτερο Χρόνο
- חשבון פתוח
- Ultime vengeance
- Dur de matar
- Труден за убиване
- Soğuk Nefes
- Всупереч смерті
- 殺不死的勇者
- Sunku nužudyti
- Ťažko ho zabiť
- Vaikeasti tapettava
- ハード・トゥ・キル
- ฟอกแค้นจากนรก
- 鐵血猛龍
- Pradă dificilă
- Khó Giết
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Hard to Kill FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hard to Kill, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hard to Kill?
Hard to Kill runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Hard to Kill released?
Hard to Kill was released on February 9, 1990.
Who directed Hard to Kill?
Hard to Kill was directed by Bruce Malmuth.
More films by Bruce Malmuth Who is in the cast of Hard to Kill?
Hard to Kill stars Steven Seagal, Frederick Coffin and Bonnie Burroughs, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Hard to Kill make at the box office?
Hard to Kill grossed $47.4 million worldwide.
How is Hard to Kill rated?
Hard to Kill has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Hard to Kill have a post-credit scene?
No. Hard to Kill has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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