Midnight Warrior (1989): Cast & Plot
Midnight Warrior is a 1989 action drama directed by Joseph Merhi, starring Kevin Bernhardt as Nick Branca, Rita Rogers and Marty Brinton. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Joseph Merhi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The ID Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Midnight Warrior About?
The premise of Midnight Warrior without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being celebrated for rescuing a woman from a burning car, a TV news cameraman discovers that his ambitious, ratings‑obsessed producer is secretly sending him into increasingly perilous assignments, manipulating danger to boost viewership and propel the station’s ratings skyward.
Midnight Warrior Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- los angeles california
- exploding car
- woman
- cameraman
- cult director
- independent film
Midnight Warrior Cast & Characters
Kevin Bernhardt leads the cast as Nick Branca, with Rita Rogers as Rose Branca and Marty Brinton as Sam. Directed by Joseph Merhi; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Merhi
- Kevin Bernhardt as Nick Branca
- Rita Rogers as Rose Branca
- Marty Brinton as Sam
- Bernie Angel as Buddy Arnstein
Also Starring in Midnight Warrior
· 19 more- Lilly Melgar Angelina Mantucci
- James R. Sweeney Governor
- Addison Randall Sharpshooter
- Heidi Paine Liz Brown
- David Parry Eddie Colfax
- Michelle Mania Girlfriend
- Michele Burger Vicky (as Michelle Berger)
- Michael Anthony Williams Mr. Steiner
- Marta Dargham Stacy
- Lou Volpe Pizza Man
- John Rubinow Detective
- Jerry Marble Detective
- Julie Simone Jumper
- Renny Stroud Ralph
- Stephen B. Solar Lou
- Jeanette Mateus Mary
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- Jenny Denouel Wife
- Robert Vincelli John
- Michelena Cantalupo Grandmother
More from Joseph Merhi
More films directed by Joseph Merhi: Executive Target, Riot, The Sweeper and Rage.
Midnight Warrior Plot Summary
What happens in Midnight Warrior from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nick Branca and Sam are veteran stringers who are trying to pull away from the sensationalist TV news game when a routine call about a jumper on Hollywood Boulevard drags them back in. The moment offers a massive scoop, but Nick’s conscience wins out and he attempts to talk the woman down; the attempt fails, and tension rises as he hands the footage to a distressed man who claims to be the dead woman’s husband. That man turns out to be a rival stringer, a cruel twist that costs Nick and Sam thousands of dollars and jeopardizes their careers.
Full summary
The whole story of Midnight Warrior, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Midnight Warrior?
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 Nick Branca's line of work?
Cars in Midnight Warrior
14 cars on screen, including the 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III and the 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Camper T3 Typ 2.
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1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III Important role -
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1976 Capri MkII Minor role -
1979 Dodge St. Regis Minor role
Midnight Warrior Also Known As
Also known as “El guerrero de medianoche”.
- Also known as
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- El guerrero de medianoche
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Movies Like Midnight Warrior
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Night of the Warrior, Terror at Midnight and Midnight Ride.
Midnight Warrior FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Midnight Warrior, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Midnight Warrior?
Midnight Warrior runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Midnight Warrior released?
Midnight Warrior was released on March 21, 1989.
Who directed Midnight Warrior?
Midnight Warrior was directed by Joseph Merhi.
More films by Joseph Merhi Who is in the cast of Midnight Warrior?
Midnight Warrior stars Kevin Bernhardt as Nick Branca, Rita Rogers as Rose Branca and Marty Brinton as Sam, among 23 credited actors.
Does Midnight Warrior have a post-credit scene?
No. Midnight Warrior has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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