Death Chase (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 3.7

Released in 1988, Death Chase is an action film directed by David A. Prior, running about 86 minutes. “A desperate man. A deadly game. And only 48 hours until the hunter becomes the hunted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a man's sister is killed by two gunmen who seemingly come out of nowhere, he manages to find and kill them. He then discovers that the men he killed were part of a multi-millionaire's bizarre "death game", where someone is hunted through the streets of Los Angeles by teams of killers who get a big-money prize for killing their quarry--and he realizes that now he is "it".
Who’s in it. Death Chase stars Paul L. Smith as Steele, Jack Starrett as Lt. MacGrew, William Zipp as Steven Chase and Bainbridge Scott as Diana Lewis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Death Chase has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Chase page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Chase tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Chase (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death Chase change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death Chase worth watching?
- Death Chase holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Chase?
- Death Chase stars Paul L. Smith, Jack Starrett, William Zipp, Bainbridge Scott and Reggie De Morton.
- When was Death Chase released?
- Death Chase was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.