Payback 1997
“One woman's stand against a maniac cop.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- Ken Cameron
- Networks
- Patchett Kaufman Entertainment, Quince Productions
- Where to Stream
- The Roku Channel, Plex, Amazon Prime Video
What is Payback?
Topic: Film "Payback" (1997). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 10, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Patchett Kaufman Entertainment, Quince Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, TV Movie
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 4 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Patchett Kaufman Entertainment, Quince Productions
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Title: Payback (1997).
Release Date: 02/10/1997 (US).
Genre: Drama, Crime, and TV Movie (also described as a thriller TV film).
Runtime: 1h 34m.
Network: ABC (aired in February).
Cast: Mary Tyler Moore, Ed Asner (first time on screen together in 20 years), Freddy Rodriguez (played Valet).
Plot:
Kathryn runs a restaurant.
One night she calls the police after seeing a suspicious man in his car.
She sees one of three police officers, Kaleen, assault the man with sticks and kicking.
Under advice from Jack, a police internal investigator, she tells a court.
Kaleen is put on suspension and kept to his rank for the
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“A gripping exploration of drama and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Payback worth watching?
Payback holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Payback and when was it released?
Payback is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.
Who directed Payback?
Payback was directed by Ken Cameron.
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