A convict so dangerous they named him twice: Mace 'The Sandman' Moutron.
Mace Moutron, The Sandman, is released from prison to take part in a project where convicts assist the police in their job. Mace isn't used to playing by the rules, and he's frustrated with the corruption and impotence of the police. When he takes action against a local drug lord, the conflict becomes personal.
Acting
Powers Boothe growls through every scene like a gravel avalanche.
Direction
Mimi Leder's action chops before ER and Deep Impact.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI explosions that actually required insurance.
Director
Mimi Leder
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Mimi Leder's feature debut before she became the first woman to win an Emmy for directing drama with ER's 'Love's Labor Lost.'
The 'convict consultants police' premise briefly trended in early 90s action after successful experiments in Arizona and Florida prisons.
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