Payback (1999)

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"Get ready to root for the bad guy."

Movie · 1999 · 1h 40m · Released · Rated NR · Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller

Synopsis

With friends like these, who needs enemies? That's the question bad guy Porter is left asking after his wife and partner steal his heist money and leave him for dead -- or so they think. Five months and an endless reservoir of bitterness later, Porter's partners and the crooked cops on his tail learn how bad payback can be.

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Cast

  • Mel Gibson as Porter
  • Gregg Henry as Val Resnick
  • Maria Bello as Rosie
  • David Paymer as Arthur Stegman
  • Bill Duke as Det. Hicks
  • Deborah Kara Unger as Mrs. Lynn Porter
  • John Glover as Phil
  • William Devane as Carter
  • Lucy Liu as Pearl
  • Kris Kristofferson as Bronson

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BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a gritty, no-nonsense crime thriller with a strong dose of action and drama, Payback from 1999 is a solid pick. Mel Gibson plays Porter, a tough guy who’s been double-crossed by his wife and partner, leaving him to nurse a deep grudge and a thirst for revenge. The film moves at a brisk pace over its 100-minute runtime, keeping you hooked as Porter’s relentless quest for payback unfolds against a backdrop of crooked cops and dangerous alliances. It’s perfect for fans of tense, hard-edged stories where trust is scarce and the stakes are high. Watching Payback feels like stepping into a dark, gritty world where every move counts and the line between friend and enemy is razor thin. If you liked movies like Heat or A Walk Among the Tombstones, this one will hit the right spot.

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