RTM 318 - The Punisher (1989)

About this episode

The episode discusses the 1989 film The Punisher, highlighting its significance as the first live action appearance of Frank Castle.

Marvel Before Marvel Studios month continues. 1989's The Punisher was the fist live action appearance of Frank castle. An 80's action movie filled with vigilante justice with the power of Dolph Lundgren? Seems like a perfect match. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Glitter Blast" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artwork by Viga:https://www.patreon.com/Viga All our social media links: https://linktr.ee/rewatchingthemagic Immigrant Legal Resource Center:http://www.ilrc.org Trans Life:http:/www.translife.org Reproductive rights are human rights.LGBTQ+ rights are human rights.

People in this episode

Host: Viga

Topics covered

• The Punisher
• 1989 film
• Marvel
• Dolph Lundgren
• vigilante justice

Keywords

• Marvel Before Marvel Studios
• 80's action movie

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Books & works: The Punisher

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