Bad Ass (2012)

90 min · Action, action film, drama film, thriller film, vigilante film

Popularity4.5/5

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Sep5.1kOct3.2kNov2.7kDec2.6kJan3.9kFeb4.3kMar2.5kApr4.9kMay5.1kJun3.3kJul2.6kAug2.5k

2025-09 to 2026-08

Directors

Craig Moss

Cast

Danny Trejo, Charles S. Dutton, Patrick Fabian, Joyful Drake, Harrison Page, Richard Riehle, Winter Ave Zoli, Tonita Castro, Andy Davoli, Patricia De Leon, Frank Maharajh, Jillian Murray, Shalim Ortiz, Craig Sheffer, Chris Spencer, Ron Perlman, Jessica Lee, Kevin Patrick Burke, Jennifer Blanc, Davenia McFadden, Mackenzie King, Austin Michael Scott, Brian Schlesinger, Erik Betts, Ezra Buzzington, Donzaleigh Abernathy, Duane Whitaker, Norma Michaels, Eddie J. Fernandez, Thomas Rosales Jr., Tyler Tuione, Danny Woodburn, Dorian Kingi, Joe Ordaz

The story

Unemployed Vietnam War veteran Frank Vega gains unexpected fame when he beats up two abusive skinheads on a bus. Nicknamed "Bad Ass," he becomes a celebrity, with his face on T-shirts and graffiti. He is even invited on talk shows and offered ride-alongs by the police.

Catalogue themes and tags

1957, 1967, 1972, Bare Breasts, Beichte, Bus, Death of a friend, Electroshock, Funeral, Golden Retriever, Hero, Los Angeles, Loss of Mother, Male Protagonist, Mayor, Medaillon, Skinhead, USB-Stick, Vietnam, Vietnamveteran, Violent Husband, Action

Genres

Action, action film, drama film, thriller film, vigilante film

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