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Deadbeat at Dawn

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An ex-gang leader wreaks havoc on a rival gang for killing his girlfriend.

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James Evans Starburst Deadbeat at Dawn is a great example of what someone can achieve when they have a clear vision and self-belief. Rated: 8/10 Nov 27, 2018 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Oct 8, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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A.L.Jude P Terribly overrated. What kind of a movie is this ? Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/10/23 Full Review Brad P Deadbeat at Dawn is the the best 70's exploitation film made in the mid-80's. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Sometimes a review seems pointless. I'm relatively sure that 95% of the people who would have an interest in seeing this have already seen it. I say that because this film is a perfect representation of not just underground/DIY cinema but a particular time and type of it. The grit and sincerity that this film gushes out is unrivaled. Let me hope I'm wrong by saying that if you have any interest in old school indie cinema and or underground/exploitation films, watch this movie. Hell even if you don't, just watch it. Worst case scenario you get a cool story to tell your friends while you're in line for the next Fast and the Furious movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/24/21 Full Review adam b This film really blew me away. The over-the-top violence works perfectly in this grungy gang film. You could tell just by watching this film that everyone in this gave it their best and damn, they really made a quite the film. If only this film got as much recognition as it should because this truly is the definition of cult classic Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie feels like the autobiography of a Dog the Bounty Hunter tattoo. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member A lovingly made zero budget exploitation sleaze fest that really captures the spirit of independent film making. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis An ex-gang leader wreaks havoc on a rival gang for killing his girlfriend.
Director
Jim Van Bebber
Producer
Mike King
Screenwriter
Jim Van Bebber
Genre
Action, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 24, 2019
Runtime
1h 20m