The Punisher (2004 film)
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| Directed by | Jonathan Hensleigh |
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Punisher by Gerry Conway John Romita Sr. |
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| Music by | Carlo Siliotto |
| Cinematography | Conrad W. Hall |
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Lionsgate (US) Columbia Pictures (non-US) |
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123 minutes (theatrical cut) 140 minutes (extended cut) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $33 million |
| Box office | $54.7 million |
The Punisher is a 2004 American vigilante action film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, starring Thomas Jane as the antihero Frank Castle / The Punisher and John Travolta as Howard Saint, a money launderer who orders the death of Castle's entire family.
The story and plot were mainly based on two Punisher comic book stories; The Punisher: Year One and Welcome Back, Frank along with scenes from other Punisher stories such as Marvel Preview Presents: The Punisher #2, Marvel Super Action Featuring: The Punisher #1, The Punisher War Zone, and The Punisher War Journal.
The Punisher was shot on location in Tampa, Florida, and surrounding environs in mid- to late 2003. It was distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment in North America, although Artisan Entertainment, which produced a 1989 film adaptation of The Punisher, financed and co-distributed the film with eventual Artisan owner Lionsgate, while Columbia Pictures distributed the film in non-North American countries. Screenwriter Jonathan Hensleigh agreed to helm the film during its development stage despite a dispute with Marvel Studios, marking his directorial debut.
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