The story follows , a man who discovers a secret, corrupt splinter group (the "Hangmen") operating within the CIA, led by the villainous Joe Connelly [5, 10].
is a 1987 American action-thriller film primarily known for being the film debut of actress Sandra Bullock [4, 11]. It is often categorized as a "B-movie" or cult film, frequently noted for its low production quality and early appearance of a major Hollywood star [8, 9]. Plot Overview
Because it was Bullock's first film, later home video releases (VHS and DVD) often featured her prominently on the cover to capitalize on her eventual stardom, despite her role being relatively small [11]. Hangmen (1987)
It was notably riffed by the former Mystery Science Theater 3000 cast under the Rifftrax label [11].
Rob enlists a group of former military friends—including "Dog" Thompson and Bone Conn—to help Danny escape Connelly's assassins and take down the corrupt cell [5]. The story follows , a man who discovers
The film received largely negative reviews, with critics often citing poor audio, clumsy cinematography, and wooden acting [8, 9]. On Rotten Tomatoes , it holds a very low audience score [6].
To protect his knowledge, Greene goes undercover but soon discovers that his son, Danny Greene , is also a target [5, 7]. Plot Overview Because it was Bullock's first film,
J. Christian Ingvordsen (who also acts in the film) [4, 17]. Key Cast: Rick Washburn as Rob Greene [17] Keith Bogart as Danny Greene [17] Sandra Bullock as Lisa Edwards [17] Dog Thomas as Dog Thompson [17] Jake LaMotta (legendary boxer) as Moe Boone [17] Critical Reception & Legacy