The Messenger
1986, English. Directed by Fred Williamson.
When his wife is killed by hitmen, a former Green Beret takes vengeance on the drug gangs responsible for her death.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Messenger is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Fred WilliamsonDirector
- Fred WilliamsonJake Sebastian Turner
- Christopher ConnellyFBI Agent Parker
- Cameron MitchellPolice Capt. Carter
- Val AveryClark
- Joe SpinellRico
- Stack PierceLeroy
- Jasmine MaimoneThe Girl
- Michael DanteEmerson
- Peter BrownHarris
- Suzanne von SchaackMrs. Emerson
- Umberto RahoPalmiero
- Riccardo Parisio PerrottiGieldgud
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1986
- Country
- Italy, United States of America
- Written by
- Fred Williamson, Brian Johnson, Conchita Lee
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How long is The Messenger?
The Messenger runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Messenger have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Messenger on?
The Messenger is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Messenger?
If you liked The Messenger, try Hard to Kill, Death Wish II, Death Wish 3.
Who directed The Messenger?
The Messenger (1986) was directed by Fred Williamson and stars Fred Williamson, Christopher Connelly, Cameron Mitchell.