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Wake of Death

Wake of Death

Action · Adventure · Thriller · 2004

Ben Archer, an ex-mob enforcer, seeks revenge against a ruthless Chinese kingpin responsible for his wife's brutal murder. When Archer joins forces with his old underworld friends, an all-out war is waged against the Chinese Triad.

Movie details

Wake of Death

“Revenge was all he had left.”

2004 Action · Adventure · Thriller 1h 31m

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

Ben Archer, an ex-mob enforcer, seeks revenge against a ruthless Chinese kingpin responsible for his wife's brutal murder. When Archer joins forces with his old underworld friends, an all-out war is waged against the Chinese Triad.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Philippe Martinez

Written by

Mick Davis · Laurent Fellous · Philippe Martinez · Kristina Hamilton-Grobler

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Ben Archer

Simon Yam

Simon Yam

Sun Quan

V

Valerie Tian

Kim

Philip Tan

Philip Tan

Han

Tony Schiena

Tony Schiena

Tony

C

Claude Hernandez

Raymond

Lisa King

Lisa King

Cynthia Archer

Court is in session

Put Wake of Death on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.