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Feb 5, 1999 · There is much cleverness and ingenuity in "Payback,'' but Mel Gibson is the key. The movie wouldn't work with an actor who was heavy on his feet, or was too sincere about the material. Gibson is essentially an action comedian, who enters into violence with a bemused detachment ("Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome'').
Porter (Mel Gibson) is a thief betrayed by both his wife, Lynn (Deborah Kara Unger), and his partner, Val (Gregg Henry), when he is shot in the back after a heist. Slowly, Porter recovers from his...
Summaries. After a successful heist, Porter is left for dead. Once he recovers, he seeks vengeance and wants his share of the money. Porter is bad, but his neighbours are worse. Street-wise and tough, an ex-marine, he is betrayed by a one-time partner, and shot in the back by his junkie wife.
Payback. Mel Gibson portrays Porter, a career criminal bent on revenge after his partners in a street heist pump metal into him and take off with his $70,000 cut. Bad move, thugs. Because if you plan to double-cross Porter, you'd better make sure he's dead. Porter" 3,816 IMDb 7.1 1 h 41 min 1999. R. Action · Suspense · Thrilling · Frightening.
Runtime: 1:30. About. Mel Gibson gives an unforgettable performance in this explosive film from director Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential), which features a superb supporting cast including William Devane, Maria Bello and Lucy Liu. The Director's Cut allows you to see PAYBACK like you've never seen before: through the eyes of its director.
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Payback. 1999. R. Samuel Goldwyn Films English1h 40m. movie. ratings. (105) sign up. Cast Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello. Director Brian Helgeland. Writer Brian Helgeland. After a successful heist, Porter is left for dead. Once he recovers, he seeks vengeance and wants his share of the money. Find similar titles by category. Crime.
