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Desperation Rising
Desperation Rising
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Desperation Rising

1989
1h 30m
Crime
Action

Status

Released

Release

1989

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Jan 1, 1989
Languages
English
Director
Jason Holt
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

3 Cast Members

Nick Cassavetes

Nick Cassavetes

Tony Sarchuzi

Tally Lauriti

Angelo Sarchuzi

Kimberly Hyde

Kimberly Hyde

Lady Godiva

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