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Desperation Rising

Desperation Rising

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CrimeAction

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Angelo, a drug-pushing gang leader, has a hidden basement room called The Red Room where he keeps women for prostitution. A motivational speaker named Hunt hires one of Angelo's hookers and ends up in deep shit. When someone seeks revenge against Angelo, bullets whiz, roundhouse kicks fly, and Hunt uses his powers of motivation to rally Angelo's prostitutes into a gang war.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1989

Country

United States of America

Cast

Nick Cassavetes

Nick Cassavetes

Tony Sarchuzi

Tally Lauriti

Tally Lauriti

Angelo Sarchuzi

Kimberly Hyde

Kimberly Hyde

Lady Godiva

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