What is Painful Hold?
Painful Hold is a film first released in 1992. Catalogued under Action, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1992
- Release date
- Jun 6, 1992
- Genres
- Action, Crime
- Updated
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Painful Hold is a film first released in 1992. Catalogued under Action, Crime.
Should you watch it?
“Young fighters clash with rival gangs in post‑Soviet chaos.”
- Intense martial‑arts choreography
- Atmospheric early‑1990s Russian setting
- High‑stakes gang conflict
- Graphic violence may be off‑putting for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime dramas with raw martial‑arts action.
The film contains strong violence and mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences.
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When was Painful Hold released?
It was released in the United States on November 11, 1992.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as an action and crime film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the setting of the story?
The film is set in Russia shortly after the collapse of the Soviet Union, during the early market‑relations era.
What unique fighting style is featured?
The plot centers on a group of children practicing a rare hand‑to‑hand discipline known as "Russian style".