The Exterminator

In this gritty 1980 action thriller directed by James Glickenhaus, a Vietnam War veteran turns vigilante after his best friend is brutally attacked by a street gang. The film stars Robert Ginty as the determined protagonist who takes the law into his own hands, delivering his own brand of justice to the criminal underworld. While it didn’t receive any major awards, the movie is notable for its intense action sequences and raw portrayal of urban crime. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.