Pressure Point

Pressure Point

When a man is pushed to his limits

1997 · 97 min · ★ 2.6 · Thriller, Action

A CIA assassin is embroiled in a deadly game across two continents. Betrayed and imprisoned, he faces one last mission to regain his freedom, his family and his self respect. Stars Steve Railsback, Larry Linville.

Directed by David Giancola · Written by Don Mogavero

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