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The Specialist (1994)

“The government taught him to kill. Now he's using his skills to help a woman seek revenge against the Miami underworld.”

6.0/10 · 1,508 votes 1h 50m r ActionThriller

#74 of 90 films from 1994 #1710 of 2168 in action

Directed by Luis Llosa · Written by Alexandra Seros, John Shirley

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Overview

May Munro is a woman obsessed with getting revenge on the people who murdered her parents when she was still a girl. She hires Ray Quick, a retired explosives expert, to kill her parents' killers. When Ned Trent, embittered ex-partner of Quick's, is assigned to protect one of Quick's potential victims, a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues.

Cast

Sylvester Stalloneas Ray Quick
Sharon Stoneas May Munro
James Woodsas Ned Trent
Rod Steigeras Joe Leon
Eric Robertsas Tomas Leon
Mario Ernesto Sánchezas Charlie
Sergio Doré Jr.as Strongarm
Chase Randolphas Stan Munro
Jeana Bellas Alice Munro
Brittany Paige Bouckas Young May
Emilio Estefan Jr.as Pianoplayer
LaGaylia Frazieras Singer #1
Ramón González Cuevasas Priest at Cemetery
Tony Munafoas Tony

Facts

Release dateOctober 7, 1994
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) — about the same as the 1994 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$170,362,582 (3.8× budget)
IMDbtt0111255

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Questions

How long is The Specialist?
The Specialist runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is The Specialist worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 1,508 votes, which places it #74 of 90 films released in 1994 in this index (top 19%) and #1710 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Specialist?
The Specialist was directed by Luis Llosa. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Anaconda (1997).
Who stars in The Specialist?
Sylvester Stallone as Ray Quick; Sharon Stone as May Munro; James Woods as Ned Trent; Rod Steiger as Joe Leon; Eric Roberts as Tomas Leon; Mario Ernesto Sánchez as Charlie.
What is The Specialist rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Specialist?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14389.

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