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Blu-ray Review: McBain

McBain, the cult action classic from 1991, is making a long-awaited debut on Blu-ray on July 11th. Starring Academy Award winner Christopher Walken and directed by James Glickenhaus, this film is a wornderfully goofy action/thriller that exemplifies the best of '90s exploitation cinema. The story revolves around Robert McBain (Christopher Walken), a former POW who is freed by a group of Army Rangers led by Santos (Chick Vennera) at the end of the Vietnam War. In a gesture of gratitude, Santos tears a $100 bill in half and gives one part to McBain, promising that if the other half ever finds him, he can repay the debt. Fast forward almost two decades later, Santos is killed in Colombia while fighting against drug lords and corrupt politicians. Santos' sister, Christina (Maria Conchita Alonso), comes to America with the other half of the $100 bill, seeking McBain's help in overthrowing the oppressive Colombian regime. What follows is an action-packed adventure completely devo

Coming to Blu-ray July 11 from Synapse Films!!!!

A staple of video stores and cable TV throughout the 1990s, director James Glickenhaus’ McBAIN remains a favorite of action movie fans everywhere thanks to its terrific cast (led by Oscar-winner Christopher Walken), spectacular stunts and over-the-top action.  One of the most demanded titles in Synapse Films’ history, MCBAIN finally arrives on Blu-ray this July to make this the most explosive summer ever for action fans everywhere! When prisoner of war Robert McBain (Academy Award winner Christopher Walken, The Deer Hunter) is rescued in the jungles of North Vietnam by a group of Rangers, he expresses his thanks and gratitude. The leader of the Rangers, Santos (Chick Vennera), takes out a $100 bill, tears it in two, gives half to McBain and says, “If the other half of this bill ever finds you, you can pay me back.” Eighteen years later, Santos is killed in Colombia while leading a fight against drug lords and corrupt politicians. His sister, Christina (Maria Conchita Alonso, Predator 2