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Action drama

The Messenger (1986): Cast

The Messenger (1986) movie poster

The Messenger is a 1986 action drama starring Cameron Mitchell as Police Capt. Carter, Val Avery and Joe Spinell. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Messenger (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Drama , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Messenger About?

The premise of The Messenger without spoilers.

When his girlfriend dies of a drug overdose, a former Green Beret decides to take vengeance on the drug gangs responsible for her death.

The Messenger Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • murder of wife
  • shoulder holster
  • double gun holster
  • two gun holster
  • drugs
  • death
  • drug overdose
  • mafia
  • prostitute
  • stabbed to death
  • shot to death
  • cocaine use
+30 more
  • sex scene
  • pubic hair
  • nude black woman
  • female topless nudity
  • written and directed by cast member
  • throwing star
  • ex convict
  • las vegas nevada
  • shuriken
  • shot in the chest
  • shot in the back
  • restaurant
  • rape
  • new york city
  • nevada
  • italy
  • hollywood california
  • golf
  • foot pursuit
  • ex marine
  • drug dealer
  • desert
  • chicago illinois
  • business proposition
  • african american
  • gun
  • revenge
  • sadism
  • vietnam
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Messenger Cast & Characters

Cameron Mitchell leads the cast as Police Capt. Carter, with Val Avery as Clark and Joe Spinell as Rico.

Also Starring in The Messenger

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Cars

Cars in The Messenger

30 cars on screen, including the 1973 Dodge Charger and the 1975 Mercury Monarch.

All 30 cars
  • 1973 Dodge Charger in The Messenger 1973 Dodge Charger Important role
  • 1975 Mercury Monarch in The Messenger 1975 Mercury Monarch Important role
  • 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta in The Messenger 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta Minor role
  • 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in The Messenger 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider Minor role

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FAQ

The Messenger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Messenger, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Messenger?

The Messenger runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Messenger released?

The Messenger was released on December 1, 1986.

Who is in the cast of The Messenger?

The Messenger stars Cameron Mitchell as Police Capt. Carter, Val Avery as Clark and Joe Spinell as Rico, among 29 credited actors.

Does The Messenger have a post-credit scene?

No. The Messenger has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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