The Exterminator

The Exterminator

In war, you have to kill to stay alive... On the streets of New York, it's often the same.

R 1980 · 98 min · ★ 5.5 · Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

When a man's best friend is killed on the streets of New York, he transforms into a violent killer, turning New York into a war zone.

Directed by James Glickenhaus · Written by James Glickenhaus

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