Wanted: Dead or Alive

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Wanted: Dead or Alive

R

1987

1h 46m

Action

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Former CIA agent Nick Randall (Rutger Hauer) now makes his living working as a bounty hunter. After the authorities find out that a criminal mastermind, Malak Al Rahim (Gene Simmons), is responsible for blowing up a number of buildings in downtown Los Angeles, the police department calls Nick in to help. Nick, working with his buddy -- former cop Danny (William Russ) -- and his old partner (Robert Guillaume), signs on for the dangerous mission of bringing Malak down.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

There are times during the movie when the greatest mystery is whether or not Rutger Hauer is trying to speak with an American accent.

Rated: 1.5/4

Apr 24, 2003

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

There's little doubt that Wanted Dead or Alive fares best in its entertaining and fairly auspicious opening half hour...

Rated: 1.5/4

Jul 17, 2020

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

As far as '80s action flicks go, Wanted: Dead or Alive has its moments, particularly a terrific one in the film's closing minutes.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 13, 2019

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

A bland and often lackluster action thriller with Rutger Hauer failing to hold a candle to McQueen...

Sep 6, 2010

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Chuck O'Leary

FulvueDrive-in.com

As he did in Runaway, rock-star Gene Simmons makes a truly despicable villain. How the terrorist character he plays here gets his just desserts makes for a truly fantastic finish.

Rated: 6/10

Feb 12, 2006

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Craig Phillips

GreenCine

Rated: 1/5

Aug 11, 2005

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Matt F

One of my favorites with Hauer, Simmons, Guillaume and Russ.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/28/24

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David W

Pure 80's. Rutger is as great as ever and Gene Simmons does surprisingly well as the villain. It builds to its action conclusion very nicely and then goes satisfyingly postal. Very cool and enjoyable if you like your 80's action flicks. **** the bonus indeed.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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Bryan B

It's fun watching Gene Simmons be a bad guy in this. Fun for KISS fans.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/10/23

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Audience Member

Rutger Hauer really shines in the opening and closing of this, but ultimately he is rather underserved in this fairly pedestrian 80s action vehicle.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/30/21

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Audience Member

This is an underrated action classic with a great performance by Rutger Hauer.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Another real cool 80s action movie with Rutger Hauer as the good guy for a change even though he's still tough ! I love watching 80s Rutger, he's so sexy and cool. A real manly man and very interesting to watch, Mr Hauer gives everything when he's acting, which very few of today's young actors seem to do. This is a must see for all Hauer fans old and new.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Gary Sherman

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Rutger Hauer

Nick Randall

Gene Simmons

Malak Al Rahim

Robert Guillaume

Philmore Walker

Mel Harris

Terry

William Russ

Det. Danny Quintz

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Synopsis

Former CIA agent Nick Randall (Rutger Hauer) now makes his living working as a bounty hunter. After the authorities find out that a criminal mastermind, Malak Al Rahim (Gene Simmons), is responsible for blowing up a number of buildings in downtown Los Angeles, the police department calls Nick in to help. Nick, working with his buddy -- former cop Danny (William Russ) -- and his old partner (Robert Guillaume), signs on for the dangerous mission of bringing Malak down.

Director: Gary Sherman
Production Co: New World Pictures, Balcor Film Investors
Rating: R
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 6, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.5M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Surround

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