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Vendetta (1986): Cast & Plot

Vendetta (1986) movie poster

Vendetta is a 1986 action drama starring Karen Chase as Laurie Collins, Michelle Newkirk and Sandy Martin. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Vendetta (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Vendetta About?

The premise of Vendetta without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

All she wants is justice. All it takes is murder. A sexy stuntwoman gets herself thrown into prison to avenge the death of her sister.

Vendetta Themes & Keywords

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  • women in prison
  • women's prison
  • heroin
  • drunk driving
  • fight in a prison shower
  • forced injection
  • female protagonist
  • lesbianism
  • female nudity
  • stuntwoman
  • younger sister
  • charged with murder
+38 more
  • sentenced to prison
  • inmate
  • bruised body
  • cover up
  • judge
  • prison gang
  • wrench attack
  • death by shotgun
  • boyfriend
  • henchwomen
  • suspension revoked
  • arrested for drunk driving
  • sister sister relationship
  • rape and revenge
  • prison
  • nudity
  • murder
  • lesbian
  • sex
  • revenge
  • woman murders a woman
  • murderess
  • love making
  • rape
  • naive young woman
  • nude woman in a shower
  • car theft
  • drugs
  • murder of sister
  • stuntwoman in jail
  • woman fights a woman
  • woman hits a woman
  • insulting a judge
  • raped at gunpoint
  • jail cell
  • arrest
  • prisoner
  • prison fight
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Cast & crew

Vendetta Cast & Characters

Karen Chase leads the cast as Laurie Collins, with Michelle Newkirk as Bonnie Cusack and Sandy Martin as Kay Butler.

Also Starring in Vendetta

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Plot

Vendetta Plot Summary

What happens in Vendetta 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

Karen Chase plays Laurie Collins, a striking and highly skilled stuntwoman working in the film industry. Her current job pulls her to a small town near where her younger sister, Michelle Newkirk as Bonnie Cusack, lives, so Laurie invites Bonnie to visit the set since she likely won’t be able to visit on her own. Bonnie readily agrees, and a night of partying sets the stage for tragedy and consequences that ripple far beyond these quiet streets.

Full summary

The whole story of Vendetta, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Vendetta?

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 stuntwoman who becomes the film's protagonist?

Cars

Cars in Vendetta

27 cars on screen, including the 1974 Lincoln Continental Mark IV and the 1985 Chevrolet Astro.

All 27 cars
  • 1974 Lincoln Continental Mark IV in Vendetta 1974 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Main role
  • 1985 Chevrolet Astro in Vendetta 1985 Chevrolet Astro Important role
  • Jeep CJ-7 in Vendetta Jeep CJ-7 Important role
  • 1981 Chevrolet Impala in Vendetta 1981 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
Details

Vendetta Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “La prison des sévices” and “女囚物語2〜炎の復讐〜”.

Also known as
  • La prison des sévices
  • 女囚物語2〜炎の復讐〜
  • Jaula de fieras
  • Never Surrender... Fight to the Last
  • Vingança com Honra
  • Angels Behind Bars
  • Frauengefängnis USA
  • Отмъщение
  • Вендетта
  • 辣手飞凤

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FAQ

Vendetta FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Vendetta?

Vendetta runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Vendetta released?

Vendetta was released on September 12, 1986.

Who is in the cast of Vendetta?

Vendetta stars Karen Chase as Laurie Collins, Michelle Newkirk as Bonnie Cusack and Sandy Martin as Kay Butler, among 18 credited actors.

Does Vendetta have a post-credit scene?

No. Vendetta has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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