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When a deadly game makes you the hunted, survival is the only rule.

DEATH CHASE

A desperate man. A deadly game. And only 48 hours until the hunter becomes the hunted.

1988 · 1h 26m · R · Action · IMDB TMDB

After a man's sister is killed by two gunmen who seemingly come out of nowhere, he manages to find and kill them. He then discovers that the men he killed were part of a multi-millionaire's bizarre "death game", where someone is hunted through the streets of Los Angeles by teams of killers who get a big-money prize for killing their quarry--and he realizes that now he is "it".

Quick Answer

What is Death Chase about?

Death Chase is a 1988 American action film directed by David A. Prior about a man who becomes the target of a deadly citywide manhunt after avenging his sister's murder.

Programmer's Pick

Death Chase is pure, pedal-to-the-metal mayhem: part revenge thriller, part urban hunt, all action. David A. Prior throws everything at the screen, from exploding boats to dirt bike chases, making sure that when you’re the prey, standing still isn’t an option.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Death Chase drops viewers into the chaos of Los Angeles, where vengeance quickly turns to survival. After his sister is gunned down by two mysterious assailants, Steven Chase tracks down and kills her murderers. But his search for justice only leads him deeper into danger: he discovers the men he killed were players in a twisted, high-stakes "death game" orchestrated by a wealthy mastermind. Now, with a hefty reward on his head, Steven becomes the next target—forced to navigate city streets, escape relentless teams of killers, and outwit a deadly game in which every move might be his last. This is a lean, relentless action film packed with car and boat chases, gunfights, and the brutal mechanics of a manhunt.

Details & Specs

Director
David A. Prior
Release
1988
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
United States of America
Genres
Action
Also Known As
Chase, o Perseguido, Kynigito me to thanato, Smiertelny poscig, Chase - Tödliches Spiel

Cast & Crew

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Director: David A. Prior

Why Cult

Death Game Mayhem

A wealthy madman’s citywide manhunt turns Los Angeles into a killing field, with teams of assassins chasing one unlucky quarry.

Exploding Boats & Car Crashes

Expect motorboats erupting, cars plunging off cliffs, and vehicles smashing into trees—this film never lets up on the vehicular carnage.

Gunfight Galore

From pump-action shotguns to semiautomatic pistols and flare guns, the arsenal is as relentless as the killers themselves.

Urban Survival Chase

The streets of L.A. become a ruthless playground, as the hunted hero must stay one step ahead of every deadly ambush.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Death Chase released? +

Death Chase was released in 1988.

Who directed Death Chase? +

Death Chase was directed by David A. Prior.

How long is Death Chase? +

Death Chase has a runtime of 86 minutes.

What genre is Death Chase? +

Death Chase is an action film.

Where can I watch Death Chase? +

Death Chase is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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