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1999 Certificate 18
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Mel Gibson plays Porter, a ruthless criminal, who is gunned down by his wife and friend after they rob an Oriental gang. When Porter survives the attack, he makes it his mission to exact revenge on his friend, who has used the robbery money to buy his way into a powerful syndicate. Added to the mix are crooked police officers, .. Read more

Starring Mel Gibson, James Coburn, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello
Director Brian Helgeland
Genres Action/Adventure, Thriller

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Payback

Mel Gibson plays Porter, a ruthless criminal, who is gunned down by his wife and friend after they rob an Oriental gang. When Porter survives the attack, he makes it his mission to exact revenge on his friend, who has used the robbery money to buy his way into a powerful syndicate. Added to the mix are crooked police officers, members of the syndicate, and the Oriental gang, who are out for a bit of revenge themselves. Bloody and violent.

Starring Mel Gibson, James Coburn, Gregg Henry, Maria Bello, David Paymer, William Devane, Bill Duke, Kris Kristofferson, Deborah Kara Unger
Director Brian Helgeland
Studio WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time DVD: 1 hr 37 mins
Blu-ray: 1 hr 41 mins
Certificate Certificate 18
Collections England vs USA
Genres Action/Adventure, Thriller
Language DVD: English
Blu-ray: English
Subtitles DVD: Arabic, English
Released Production year: 1999

To Rent:
DVD: 20 Sep 1999
Blu-ray: 28 Sep 2009
  • Critic's review of Payback

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    • Porter (Gibson) is the sort of guy who'll steal the notes from a blind beggar. Ripped off in a heist and left for dead... read more on Time Out

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  • Most helpful member's review of Payback

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      Ruthless action

      Mel Gibson plays Porter, the Man with One Name, a thief who is literally shot in the back by his partners and left for dead. As if that wasn't insult enough... read more »

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  • Most recent members' reviews of Payback

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    • Rated - 3.0 stars  

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      poor work mel

      i cant ssay that his film has really stuck in my mind, i think mel has plaed better parts in other films, please do another leathal weapon

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      Porter Kicks Ass!

      This is a story of a man who is a bad bad man but considering the enemies he goes up against he is a saint and a justified hero of the film. Porter is a thief ... read more »

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    • Rated - 5.0 stars  

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      Porter Magic!

      Seriously good film! A must see! Sunday Night perfect action film! Porter gets his revenge after literally shot in the back from his partners!

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    • Payback - Blu-ray
      Mel Gibson plays Porter, a ruthless criminal, who is gunned down by his wife and friend after they rob an Oriental gang. When Porter survives the attack, he makes it his mission to exact revenge on his friend, who has used the robbery money to buy his way into a powerful syndicate. Added to the mix ...

    • Payback
      Mel Gibson plays Porter, a ruthless criminal, who is gunned down by his wife and friend after they rob an Oriental gang. When Porter survives the attack, he makes it his mission to exact revenge on his friend, who has used the robbery money to buy his way into a powerful syndicate. Added to the mix ...