When a woman stands in the way of a man's revenge, it can be deadly.

Payback

4.8 (26 votes)• 1995• 93m•Released

Thriller TV Movie

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Oscar Bonsetter tells a dying prisoner that he will take revenge on the sadistic guard who killed him. In exchange, Oscar is told of a stash of money. Oscar is eventually released from prison but when he goes to get revenge, he gets sidetracked by the now-handicapped guard and his alluring wife, Rose. The tension builds as Oscar becomes more and more attracted to Rose.

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Production Details

Languages: English

Director: Anthony Hickox

Starring Cast: C. Thomas Howell, Joan Severance, Marshall Bell, Richard Burgi, John Toles-Bey, R.G. Armstrong

Cast

C. Thomas Howell

Oscar Bonsetter

Joan Severance

Rose Gullerman

Marshall Bell

Tom "Gully" Gullerman

Richard Burgi

Al Keegan

John Toles-Bey

Marcus Jackson

R.G. Armstrong

Mac

Lisa Robin Kelly

Teenage Girl

Steve Wilcox

Tough Guy

Breckin Meyer

Jim's Son

David Anthony Higgins

Jim Koval

Denise Bessette

Jim's Wife

Katherine Barrese

Woman in Prison

Dana Sheehan

Guard

Frank Strick

Gun Seller

Byron Lucas

Techie (uncredited)

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