Blastfighter (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1984, Blastfighter is an action, drama and crime film directed by Lamberto Bava, running about 87 minutes. “The Force Of Vengeance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Former cop Jake 'Tiger' Sharp returns to his old hometown after having been in prison for the murder of his wife's killer. Illegal hunting seems to be widespread and inbred rednecks control the city with an iron fist. Jake manages to make himself an enemy to hillbillies and he and his newly found daughter had to flee for their lives. Fortunately, Jake a GAT that can shoot grenades and rockets ...
Who’s in it. Blastfighter stars Michael Sopkiw as Jake 'Tiger' Sharp, Valentina Forte as Connie, George Eastman as Tom and Stefano Mingardo as Wally, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Blastfighter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blastfighter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blastfighter 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 Blastfighter (1984)?
- In GB, Blastfighter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blastfighter worth watching?
- Blastfighter holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blastfighter?
- Blastfighter stars Michael Sopkiw, Valentina Forte, George Eastman, Stefano Mingardo and Ottaviano Dell'Acqua.
- When was Blastfighter released?
- Blastfighter was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.