Marked for Death (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Marked for Death is a 1990 action thriller directed by Dwight H. Little, starring Steven Seagal, Tom Wright and Keith David. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $58 million worldwide. Critics gave it 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Dwight H. Little
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Marked for Death About?
The premise of Marked for Death without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the senseless murder of his DEA partner, John Hatcher is consumed by a desire for revenge. He vows to protect his family from Screwface, a powerful and ruthless drug lord operating in Chicago. Driven to confront his own mortality, Hatcher must find the strength to fight back against a dangerous adversary and reignite his inner resolve.
Marked for Death Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- good versus evil
- jamaican
- shootout
- tough cop
- drug lord
- action hero
- hand to hand combat
- fistfight
- violence
- urban setting
- one against many
- interracial friendship
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- mercilessness
- gore
- three word title
- gang war
- psychopath
- crime boss
- massacre
- home invasion
- eye gouging
- death threat
- vendetta
- intimidation
- jamaica
- drug dealer
- female frontal nudity
- blood splatter
- machismo
- neo noir
- revenge
- attempted murder
- dual role
- decapitation
- one man army
- car chase
- voodoo
- vigilante
- brutality
- aikido
- twin brother
- tough guy
- molotov cocktail
- chicago illinois
- sword fight
- impalement
- severed head
- martial arts
- title spoken by character
- montage
Marked for Death Cast
Steven Seagal leads the cast, with Tom Wright and Keith David. Directed by Dwight H. Little; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Dwight H. Little
Also Starring in Marked for Death
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Marked for Death Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Marked for Death 27% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 27% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 61% User score
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Marked for Death Plot Summary
What happens in Marked for Death from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As John Hatcher (Steven Seagal) and his partner undertake an unyielding pursuit of the notorious Hector, their journey takes a perilous turn. The tension escalates when Hector’s treachery is unveiled, leading to the tragic murder of John’s partner during a botched drug deal. Overwhelmed by grief, John decides to hang up his DEA badge for good and seeks solace in the familiarity of his home.
Full summary
The whole story of Marked for Death, scene by scene
Marked for Death Box Office
Marked for Death grossed $58 million worldwide. $46 million came from the US and Canada and $11.9 million (21%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$58M
- US & Canada
- $46M
- International
- $11.9M
Marked for Death Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Marked for Death.
How Well Do You Know Marked for Death?
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 leads John Hatcher to retire from the DEA?
Cars in Marked for Death
86 cars on screen, including the 1981 Dodge Ramcharger and the 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1.
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1981 Dodge Ramcharger Main role -
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Main role -
1980 BMW 745i E23 Important role -
1971 Land-Rover 109'' Series III Station Wagon Important role
Marked for Death Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Naznaczony śmiercią” and “Désigné pour mourir - Marked for death”.
- Also known as
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- Naznaczony śmiercią
- Désigné pour mourir - Marked for death
- Zum Töten freigegeben
- Marcado para la Muerte
- 天龙战警
- Programmato per uccidere
- Désigné pour mourir
- Отмеченный смертью
- Wybraniec Śmierci
- Marcado para Matar
- Dödsmärkt
- Halálra jelölve
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- Dømt til døden
- Señalado por la muerte
- Muž s cejchem smrti
- סימן קטלני
- 死亡标记
- Marcado para a Morte
- Засуджений на смерть
- Белязан да умре
- 죽음의 표적
- Pažymėti mirties ženklu
- Muž so znakom smrti
- Στόχος Θανάτου
- Kuoleman merkki
- Tabu
- 死の標的
- กลั่นแค้นหมักโหด
- Dấu Ấn Tử Thần
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Marked for Death FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Marked for Death, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Marked for Death?
Marked for Death runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Marked for Death released?
Marked for Death was released on October 5, 1990.
Who directed Marked for Death?
Marked for Death was directed by Dwight H. Little.
More films by Dwight H. Little Who is in the cast of Marked for Death?
Marked for Death stars Steven Seagal, Tom Wright and Keith David, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Marked for Death make at the box office?
Marked for Death grossed $58 million worldwide ($46 million domestic, $11.9 million international).
How is Marked for Death rated?
Marked for Death has 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Marked for Death have a post-credit scene?
No. Marked for Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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