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The Gladiator

Movie·1986·Thriller, Action, Drama·1h 38m·Directed by Abel Ferrara

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A road warrior vigilante avenges his brother's death at the hands of a crazy motorist by using his souped-up pickup to apprehend drunken drivers and others who abuse their driving privileges.

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Ken WahlKen WahlRick BentonNancy AllenNancy AllenSusan NevilleRobert CulpRobert CulpLieutenant Frank MasonStan ShawStan ShawJoe BarkerRosemary ForsythRosemary ForsythLoretta SimpsonBart BravermanBart BravermanDanLinda ThorsonLinda ThorsonWoman in ClassRick DeesRick DeesGarth Masters

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