A retired DEA agent returns to his bucolic hometown only to discover that a dangerous drug lord has taken over. When the agent ventilates one of the drug lord's gunmen, he finds himself marked for death. In retaliation, he goes after the bad guys...with a vengeance.
Former DEA agent Hatcher returns home to find that Jamaican drug smugglers have taken over his neighborhood. He is forced to go back into service to protect his family and clean up the streets.
Director of Photography Robert Thomas filmed the Jamaican footage.
Filmed in Los Angeles, California, and Jamaica; color by DeLuxe; in Panavision. Shooting began February 20, 1990; completed May 1990.
Energy & herbs were provided by Ron Teeguarden.
The rituals seen in the film are based on Aba Qua, an African religion practiced in the Carribean.
The filmmakers would like you to know that "The posse phenomenon is estimated to be a fraction of one per cent of the Jamaican population and should not detract from their country or the contributions Jamaicans have made to this country."
Released in USA and Toronto October 5, 1990. Released on video April 18, 1990.
Rated BBFC 18 by the British Board of Film Classification.
DVD Features:
Region 1
NTSC
Keep Case - Sensormatic
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1, Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
Scene Selection
Interactive Menus
Distributor Notes: Furiously paced and visually striking, Marked for Death puts action star Steven Seagal up against a deadly Jamaican drug posse. Just retired from the Drug Enforcement Agency, John Hatcher (Seagal) returns to his hometown and quickly discovers that drugs have infiltrated his old neighborhood. Determined to drive the dealers out, Hatcher crosses paths with a ferocious Jamaican druglord who vows that hatcher and his family are now marked for death.
Source: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
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Review 1:
"...MARKED FOR DEATH is exceedingly well-crafted in all aspects..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.F4 10/08/1990
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