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Desperation Rising (1989)

R · 1989-01-01 · 1h 30m · EN
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Angelo, a drug-pushing gang leader, has a hidden basement room called The Red Room where he keeps women for prostitution. A motivational speaker named Hunt hires one of Angelo's hookers and ends up in deep shit. When someone seeks revenge against Angelo, bullets whiz, roundhouse kicks fly, and Hunt uses his powers of motivation to rally Angelo's prostitutes into a gang war.

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Jason HoltDirector, WriterJason HoltDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

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Nick CassavetesNick CassavetesTony SarchuziKimberly HydeKimberly HydeLady GodivaTally LauritiTally LauritiAngelo Sarchuzi

Keywords

Gang

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · CrimeTheme affinityGangPacingAction · ShortDirector preference645634 · 1211098Actor preference47042 · 1320296 · 292622Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about Desperation Rising

What is Desperation Rising about?

Angelo, a drug-pushing gang leader, has a hidden basement room called The Red Room where he keeps women for prostitution. A motivational speaker named Hunt hires one of Angelo's hookers and ends up in deep shit. When someone seeks revenge against Angelo, bullets whiz, roundhouse kicks fly, and Hunt uses his powers of motivation to rally Angelo's prostitutes into a gang war.

How long is Desperation Rising?

Desperation Rising has a runtime of 90 minutes.