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Indonesia's wildest revenge saga, where a wronged wife arms up for explosive vengeance.

VIOLENT KILLER

1987 · 1h 27m · NR · Action / Crime / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A criminal named Cobra, involved in illicit activities, targets Irma, a woman who shares a passionate life with her husband, Rudy. After being captured and harmed by Cobra’s gang, Irma experiences a life-altering trauma. Rudy attempts to retaliate but is brutally tortured in return. Pushed to the edge, Irma reinvents herself as a ruthless vigilante, arming herself for a relentless battle against Cobra and his men.

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What is Violent Killer about?

Violent Killer is a 1987 Indonesian action, crime, and thriller film directed by Maman Firmansyah about a woman who, after enduring brutal violence from a criminal gang, reinvents herself as a deadly vigilante to seek revenge.

Programmer's Pick

If you think you've seen every revenge movie setup, Violent Killer dares you to handle Indonesian exploitation at its most relentless. Eva Arnaz goes from housewife to bazooka-toting avenger with a wardrobe and attitude that put most action heroes to shame.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In Violent Killer, the criminal Cobra and his gang abduct Irma, a woman who shares an intense relationship with her husband Rudy. After Irma survives a harrowing ordeal at the hands of the gang, Rudy’s attempt at payback only intensifies the violence, resulting in his own brutalization. Traumatized yet driven, Irma is pushed beyond her limits and transforms into a fearless vigilante. Armed and ready for battle, she takes matters into her own hands, preparing to confront Cobra and his criminal enterprise head-on. This Indonesian action-thriller offers a potent mix of melodrama, revenge, and over-the-top violence, wrapped in a uniquely local flavor.

Details & Specs

Director
Maman Firmansyah
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
Indonesia
Language
Indonesian
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Also Known As
Freedom Force, Commando Wild Cat, Lady Exterminator, I Want to Get Even, Original title: Barang Terlarang

Cast & Crew

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Director: Maman Firmansyah
Eva Arnaz Eva Arnaz Irma Clift Sangra Clift Sangra Rudi Nena Rosier Nena Rosier Drug Lord's Sister GS Godfried Sancho Cobra Dicky Zulkarnaen Dicky Zulkarnaen Roni HT Hendro Tangkilisan Drug Lord H.I.M. Damsyik H.I.M. Damsyik

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Why Cult

Revenge Gone Feral

Irma's transformation from abused housewife to bazooka-wielding commando is a wild ride of cathartic violence.

Indonesian Exploitation

A rare look at 1980s Indonesian action cinema, packed with melodrama, gang violence, and taboo-pushing grit.

Outrageous Villainy

Cobra's criminal enterprise covers everything from drug dealing to abduction and pornography—no sin left unexplored.

Exploding Bodies

When the time comes for payback, the film doesn’t skimp on the carnage—expect bodies (and reputations) to detonate.

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Threat File

Trigger

Cobra's gang abducts and assaults Irma

Threat

Cobra and his criminal gang

Effect

Brutal violence, abduction, and escalating retaliation

Countermeasure

Irma becomes a vigilante and arms herself for revenge

Setting

Indonesian criminal underworld

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Violent Killer? +

Violent Killer was directed by Maman Firmansyah.

How long is Violent Killer? +

Violent Killer has a runtime of 87 minutes.

What genre is Violent Killer? +

Violent Killer is an action, crime, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Violent Killer? +

Violent Killer is available to stream on SassyFlix.

How does Irma fight back against Cobra and his gang? +

Irma reinvents herself as a commando-style vigilante, arming herself with heavy weaponry and taking direct action against Cobra and his men.

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