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Jeff Speakman kicks people through walls while Jim Varney watches. 1995 was wild.
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The Expert (1995)

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Overview

Action

It was a brutal murder that sent deranged psychopath Martin Kagan to prison. It was a naive deputy warden that granted him a stay of execution. Now, the police department's tactical defence instructor, John Lomax, wants revenge for his beloved sister's death.

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Content warning
Vigilante justice

Standout Aspects

Stunts

Speakman's actual martial arts, very little wirework.

Acting

Jim Varney playing against type as a criminal.

Production

Shot in an actual decommissioned prison.

Best for:Solo: 2am, questionable snacks, zero expectations.·Friends: Irony-forward group who yell at screens.·Background: You need explosions while folding laundry.
William Lustig

Director

William Lustig

ReleasedAug 15, 1995
Runtime1h 32m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Jeff Speakman

Jeff Speakman

John Lomax

James Brolin

James Brolin

Warden Munsey

Alex Datcher

Alex Datcher

Dr. Alice Barnes

Wolfgang Bodison

Wolfgang Bodison

Dan Mason

Jim Varney

Jim Varney

Snake

Red West

Red West

Judge

Ramon Estevez

Ramon Estevez

Tomas

Joni Avery

Joni Avery

Bobby Sue Hazen

Ted Raimi

Ted Raimi

Martin's Friend

Elizabeth Gracen

Elizabeth Gracen

Liz Pierce

Jophery C. Brown

Jophery C. Brown

Joe Himes

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director William Lustig also made Maniac Cop and founded the cult film label Blue Underground.

Cultural

This was Jeff Speakman's attempt to replicate his Perfect Weapon success after his studio deal collapsed.

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