The Specialist is a 1994 American action thriller directed by Luis Llosa, featuring Sylvester Stallone as Ray Quick, a former CIA explosives expert turned freelance hitman. Sharon Stone stars as May Munro, a woman seeking vengeance against the Miami mobsters who murdered her parents. May enlists Ray's expertise to eliminate the killers, leading to a series of explosive confrontations. Complicating matters, Ray's former partner, Ned Trent (James Woods), now works for the mob family led by Joe Leon (Rod Steiger) and his son Tomas (Eric Roberts). As Ray and May's relationship deepens, they navigate a perilous path of betrayal and retribution.
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Main Cast:
Sylvester Stallone as Ray Quick
Sharon Stone as May Munro / Adrian Hastings
James Woods as Ned Trent
Eric Roberts as Tomas Leon
Rod Steiger as Joe Leon
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Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, The Specialist achieved commercial success, grossing over $170 million worldwide. The film is noted for its stylized action sequences and the on-screen chemistry between Stallone and Stone. Additionally, Gloria Estefan's rendition of "Turn the Beat Around" from the film's soundtrack became a chart-topping dance hit.
Roger Ebert
+4
Wikipedia
+4
The Nerds Uncanny
+4
The Movie Database
+3
Roger Ebert
+3
Wikipedia
+3
Main Cast:
Sylvester Stallone as Ray Quick
Sharon Stone as May Munro / Adrian Hastings
James Woods as Ned Trent
Eric Roberts as Tomas Leon
Rod Steiger as Joe Leon
Wikipedia
+1
The Movie Database
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Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, The Specialist achieved commercial success, grossing over $170 million worldwide. The film is noted for its stylized action sequences and the on-screen chemistry between Stallone and Stone. Additionally, Gloria Estefan's rendition of "Turn the Beat Around" from the film's soundtrack became a chart-topping dance hit.
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