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Your nonna's cooking might kill you, but her grief will definitely bury you.
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Simple Justice (1989)

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Overview

Crime

When an unknown assailant viciously murders the participants in a bank robbery and murder case, it could be a case of vigilante justice - that is, if the two cases are connected. That's for the police to decide - and it's a puzzle that becomes more mysterious with each new clue.

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blood vengeance vs legal justiceimmigrant family loyaltythe cost of protectiongenerational trauma served hot

Standout Aspects

Acting

Doris Roberts as grieving matriarch hits harder than expected

Production

Micro-budget ambition that dreams of being a 70s exploitation flick

Best for:Solo: 3am insomnia curiosity only you can explain·Rewatch: Spot which scenes were shot in actual garages
Heads up:Violence: Low-budget blood spatter that somehow feels more personal
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Director

Deborah Del Prete

ReleasedDec 1, 1989
Runtime1h 37m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy

Top Cast

Cady McClain

Cady McClain

Janet DiLorenzo

Doris Roberts

Doris Roberts

Anna DiLorenzo

Cesar Romero

Cesar Romero

Vincenzo DiLorenzo

Michael Sergio

Michael Sergio

Sonny Carbone

Michael Genet

Michael Genet

Mitchell Jackson

Antonia Rey

Antonia Rey

Mrs. Maria Pajarro

John Spencer

John Spencer

Det. Phil Sullivan

Priscilla Lopez

Priscilla Lopez

Dr. Gail Gitterman

Bingo O'Malley

Bingo O'Malley

Priest

Ru Flynn

Ru Flynn

Katie

David Early

David Early

Captain

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Deborah Del Prete never made another feature; this remains her singular 97-minute statement on DIY justice.

Cultural

Shot in the dying days of 80s grindhouse distribution, it premiered on VHS before theatrical—reverse-engineered cult status.

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