Synopsis
Just retired from the Drug Enforcement Agency, John Hatcher returns to his hometown and quickly discovers that drugs have infiltrated his old neighborhood. Determined to drive the dealers out, Hatcher crosses paths with a ferocious Jamaican drug lord who vows that Hatcher and his family are now marked for death.
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Cast
- Steven SeagalJohn Hatcher
- Basil WallaceScrewface
- Keith DavidMax
- Tom WrightCharles
- Joanna PaculaLeslie
- Elizabeth GracenMelissa
- Bette FordKate
- Danielle HarrisTracey
- Al IsraelTito Barco
- Arlen Dean SnyderDuvall
Recommendations
- 70
Los Angeles Times
This handsome 20th Century Fox release is a smart piece of hard-action filmmaking. [08 Oct 1990, p.F4] - 60
Empire
Marked For Death offers a very proficient range of bang-and-break antics ending with a neat twist. - 60
IGN
The film does manage to provide some fresh thematic punches (and gobs of female nudity for the teen male demographic), and it's clear why Seagal was a popular action star. If only the film was a little flashier, a little edgier and a little more original. Still, it's one of Steven Seagal's finest, if that's saying anything. - 60
TV Guide Magazine
Those bothered by crunching violence and plot lapses won't find much here to enjoy, but action fans will find it delivers just about all they want from a film. - 50
The New York Times
As directed by Dwight H. Little, Marked for Death lacks much visual interest or suspense. - 50
Washington Post
Between the gang's patois and Seagal's soft speaking, Marked for Death almost begs for subtitles; the breaking of bones, however, comes through loud and clear. - 40
Variety
This dim-witted revenge yarn is the simplest of showcases for Steven Seagal - an extremely compelling action presence with his brutal martial arts fighting style, imposing size and nasty demeanor. - 38
The Seattle Times
Just another big dose of mindless violence. [06 Oct 1990, p.C5]
