---
title: "Bad Ass"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-ass-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 94380
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Bad Ass (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-ass-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Bad Ass is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Action, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Amber Lamps, Silver Nitrate. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Vietnam veteran becomes an unlikely hero after a bus incident."

### Why Watch
- Features a decorated veteran protagonist
- Blends personal drama with action
- Explores themes of redemption

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains violent and gritty content
- Tone & Suitability: The film includes mature violence and somber themes, best suited for adult viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, drama, redemptive

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-ass-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Craig Moss
- **Networks / Studios**: Amber Lamps, Silver Nitrate

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Danny Trejo** as *Frank Vega*
- **Charles S. Dutton** as *Panther*
- **Ron Perlman** as *Mayor Williams*
- **Patrick Fabian** as *Officer Malark*
- **Joyful Drake** as *Amber Lamps*
- **John Duffy** as *Martin*
- **Harrison Page** as *Klondike Washington*
- **Richard Riehle** as *Father Miller*
- **Winter Ave Zoli** as *Tatiana*
- **Tonita Castro** as *Juanita Vega*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows Frank Vega, a decorated Vietnam War hero.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on April 13, 2012.

### Q: What genres describe the movie?
It is classified as an action and drama film.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The movie runs approximately one hour and thirty‑one minutes.

### Q: What triggers the protagonist’s hero status?
An incident on a commuter bus makes him a local hero.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bad Ass — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/94380)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*