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Zero Tolerance (1994): Cast & Plot

Zero Tolerance (1994) movie poster

Zero Tolerance is a 1994 action thriller directed by Joseph Merhi, starring Robert Patrick as Jeff Douglas, Ashlee Lauren and Taylor Nix. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Zero Tolerance (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Joseph Merhi
Genres
Thriller , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zero Tolerance About?

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

After an ambush while transporting drug lord Raymond Manta, FBI agent Jeff Douglas is tricked into serving the White Hand cartel. Believing his family is hostage, he becomes a courier for its leaders. After a car bomb in Las Vegas, Jeff learns his family is dead, teams with Megan—whose mother was murdered—and launches revenge to destroy White Hand.

Zero Tolerance Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • fbi federal bureau of investigation
  • murder of a family
  • death of family
  • self justice
  • vigilante justice
  • revenge motive
  • revenge
  • escape
  • vigilante
  • flashback
  • las vegas nevada
  • federal agent
+6 more
  • murder
  • mexico
  • motorcycle
  • prisoner
  • christmas
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Zero Tolerance Cast & Characters

Robert Patrick leads the cast as Jeff Douglas, with Ashlee Lauren as Gabrielle Douglas and Taylor Nix as Lucas Douglas. Directed by Joseph Merhi; 26 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Zero Tolerance Plot Summary

What happens in Zero Tolerance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

During a dangerous operation to move mob boss Raymond Manta out of a Mexican jail, FBI agent Jeff Douglas survives a brutal ambush and witnesses the White Hand cartel seize the moment. The cartel feeds him a chilling lie: his family is being held hostage, and their release depends on him helping smuggle a massive drug shipment into the United States. Reluctantly, Jeff is coerced back into the role of a courier, working under a leadership circle that includes Raymond Manta and his four lieutenants — Helmut Vich, Milton Kowalski, Russ LaFleur, and Hansel Lee.

Full summary

The whole story of Zero Tolerance, scene by scene

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Videos

Zero Tolerance Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Zero Tolerance.

Zero Tolerance (Robert Patrick) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Zero Tolerance?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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What is the name of the FBI agent who becomes the cartel's unwilling courier?

Cars

Cars in Zero Tolerance

37 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the 1986 Buick Century.

All 37 cars
  • 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Zero Tolerance 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Main role
  • 1986 Buick Century in Zero Tolerance 1986 Buick Century Important role
  • 1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine in Zero Tolerance 1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine Important role
  • 1963 Chevrolet C-Series in Zero Tolerance 1963 Chevrolet C-Series Important role
Details

Zero Tolerance Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Tolerância Zero” and “Dans la ligne de feu”.

Also known as
  • Tolerância Zero
  • Dans la ligne de feu
  • Justitie în afara legii
  • Tűréshatár
  • Нулевой допуск
  • Нулево равенство
  • 忍无可忍
  • Nulová tolerance
  • 忍無可忍

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FAQ

Zero Tolerance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Zero Tolerance?

Zero Tolerance runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Zero Tolerance released?

Zero Tolerance was released on June 9, 1994.

Who directed Zero Tolerance?

Zero Tolerance was directed by Joseph Merhi.

More films by Joseph Merhi

Who is in the cast of Zero Tolerance?

Zero Tolerance stars Robert Patrick as Jeff Douglas, Ashlee Lauren as Gabrielle Douglas and Taylor Nix as Lucas Douglas, among 26 credited actors.

Does Zero Tolerance have a post-credit scene?

No. Zero Tolerance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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