The Punisher - actors, characters and roles
All actors and their roles in the film "The Punisher"
The Punisher (2004)
Timing:
2:4 (124 min)
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Actors and characters
A. Russell Andrews
Character Jimmy Weeks
Mark Collie
Character Harry Heck
Marcus Johns
Character Will Castle
Omar Avila
Character Joe Toro
Russell Durham Comegys
Character Tattooed Mike
Rick Elmhurst
Character Bay News 9 Newscaster
Carleth Keys
Character Bay News 9 Newscaster
Michael Reardon
Character Toro Croupier
William Haze
Character EMT
Bonnie Johnson
Character Betty Castle
Veryl Jones
Character Candelaria
Jack Swanson
Character Accountant #2
Alan Lilly
Character Accountant #3
Terry Loughlin
Character Spoon
Sonny Surowiec
Character Saint Puerto Rico Enforcer
Steve Raulerson
Character Yuri Astrov
Robin O'Dell
Character Field Reporter
Eduardo Yáñez
Character Mike Toro
Hank Stone
Character Cutter
Tom Akos
Character Gunman at Club (uncredited)
John Baker
Character News Reporter (uncredited)
David Broitman
Character Kyle (uncredited)
Georgia Chris
Character Reporter (uncredited)
Darla Delgado
Character Castle Family Member (uncredited)
Michael Thomas Dunn
Character Beach Visitor (uncredited)
Hatcher Flaschen
Character Sales Person (uncredited)
Chris Gibson
Character FBI Agent (uncredited)
Michael A. Quill
Character Lieutenant (uncredited)
Matt Weber
Character Major Mars (uncredited)
Heather Trzyna
Character Castle Family Member (uncredited)
Jimmy Star
Character News Reporter (uncredited)
Kassie Spielman
Character Castle Family Member (uncredited)
Gustavo Pérez
Character Mafia Thug (uncredited)
Sebastian Cage
Character Frantic Businessman (uncredited)
Angelina Riposta
Character Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Matt Totty
Character Bar Manager for Howard Saint (uncredited)
What's left behind the scenes
- The film is based on the adventures of a hero from popular comics published by Marvel. He first appeared in 1974 in the comic book 'The Amazing Spider-Man,' after which fans of the genre could regularly follow his exploits for 30 years.
- A film of the same name starring Dolph Lundgren was released on video in 1989, although his character had little in common with the comic book heroes.
- Howard Saint did not appear in the comics; this character was specifically created for the film.
- The character of The Russian was played by well-known wrestler Kevin Nash, who had to get rid of his long hair for the role.
- During the filming of the fight scene, Thomas Jane accidentally cut Kevin Nash with a knife.
- The film marked the directorial debut of screenwriter Jonathan Hensley.
- The filming of the explosion scene in front of the "Bank of America" building was not publicized in advance, so hundreds of people called 911, thinking it was a real explosion.
- Five identical "Pontiac GTO" cars were specially manufactured for the film (two of them were completely destroyed during filming). In the film with Lundgren, the main character drove around on a motorcycle.
- Thomas Jane underwent intensive training for the filming: to build muscle, he spent several hours a day weightlifting, followed a diet, and also learned to handle various types of weapons.
- Initially, the main role was offered to Vin Diesel.
- Hugh Jackman was offered the role of Frank Castle but had to decline as he had already begun preparing for the film "Van Helsing" (2004).
- Rebecca Romijn admitted that in the scene where her character stitches up the knife wound sustained by Thomas Jane's character, she inserted the needle too deeply and ended up making several stitches on the actor's body, rather than on an artificial prop simulating the wound.
- Specifically for this role, Thomas Jane, like Dolph Lundgren who played in the 1989 film of the same name, dyed his hair black to more closely resemble the character from the comic book.
- "The Punisher" was filmed in Tampa, Florida. During pre-production, Hensleigh and cinematographer Conrad Hall reviewed numerous action films, crime dramas, and Westerns from the 1970s. These films helped the creators understand the style in which "The Punisher" should be filmed.
- Initially, "The Punisher" was intended to be the first film in a trilogy, but even before filming began, Jonathan Hensleigh had a smaller budget than he wanted, which hindered the plans. Hensleigh knew that most action films had budgets of around $64 million, while he had only $15 million. In addition, he was given 50 days for filming, which was half the time allotted to most films. Due to these problems, most of the script had to be rewritten. According to DVD commentary, the first scene of the film was supposed to be a battle in Kuwait during the Gulf War, and one of the storylines would have revealed the betrayal of Frank's best friend, who gave him up to Saint.
- The basis of the film is the adventures of a hero from popular comics published by Marvel. He first appeared in 1974 in the comic book "The Amazing Spider-Man", after which fans of the genre could regularly follow his exploits for 30 years.
- Hugh Jackman was offered the role of Frank Castle, but had to decline as he had already begun preparing for the film "Van Helsing" (2004).
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