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Vengeance
Vengeance may refer to: *Vengeance (concept) or revenge, a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance Film * ''Vengeance'' (1930 film), action adventure film directed by Archie Mayo * ''Vengeance'' (1937 film) or ''What Price Vengeance?'', Canadian film directed by Del Lord * ''Vengeance'' (1958 film), Spanish drama directed by Juan Antonio Bardem * ''Vengeance'' (1968 film), Spaghetti Western by Antonio Margheriti * ''Vengeance'' (1970 film), kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh * ''Vengeance'' (2009 film), French-Hong Kong film directed by Johnnie To * ''Vengeance'' (2014 film), action film starring Danny Trejo * ''Vengeance'' (2022 film), dark comedy film written, directed, and starring B. J. Novak * '' Vengeance: A Love Story'', a 2017 American action thriller film * ''The Vengeance Trilogy'', series of three South Korean films directed by Park Chan-wook * ''Vengeance'', the working title of the 2022 film ''The Batman'' Literature * Vengean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vultee A-31 Vengeance
The Vultee A-31 Vengeance was an American dive bomber of World War II, built by Vultee Aircraft. A modified version was designated A-35. The Vengeance was not used operationally by the United States, but was operated as a front-line aircraft by the British Royal Air Force, the Royal Australian Air Force, and the Indian Air Force in Southeast Asia and the Southwest Pacific. The A-31 remained in service with U.S. units until 1945, primarily in a target-tug role.Angelucci and Matricardi 1978, p. 69. Design and development In 1940, Vultee Aircraft started the design of a single engined dive-bomber, the Vultee Model 72 (V-72) to meet the requirements of the French ''Armée de l'Air''. The V-72 was built with private funds and was intended for sale to foreign markets. The V-72 was a low-wing, single-engine monoplane with a closed cockpit and a crew of two. An air-cooled radial Wright Twin Cyclone GR-2600-A5B-5 engine rated at powered the V-72. It was armed with both fixed forward- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vengeance (2009 Film)
''Vengeance'' () is a 2009 action thriller film co-produced and directed by Johnnie To, and written by Wai Ka-Fai. It stars Johnny Hallyday, Anthony Wong, Gordon Lam, Lam Suet, Simon Yam, Michelle Ye and Sylvie Testud. The film tells the story of Francis Costello, a French chef and former assassin whose daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren are attacked by a gang of Triads. Costello travels to Macau to embark on a quest for revenge, enlisting the aid of three hitmen. The film explores the themes of assassination, violence and the influence of Triads in modern society.Johnnie To (Director). (2009). ''Vengeance'' otion picture Hong Kong, France: Milkyway Image. Produced by Milkyway Image, the film was released by ARP Sélection in France, and Media Asia Films in Hong Kong. The idea of To directing an English-language film originated with ARP co-founders Michèle and Laurent Pétin, who had Alain Delon in mind for the lead role. In 2006, after Delon turned down the role, the Pét ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vengeance (comics)
Ghost Rider is the name of multiple antiheroes and superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Marvel had previously used the name for a Western character whose name was later changed to Phantom Rider. The first supernatural Ghost Rider is stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze, who, to save the life of his father, agrees to give his soul to "Satan" (later revealed to be an arch-demon named Mephisto). At night and when around evil, Blaze finds his flesh consumed by hellfire, causing his head to become a flaming skull. He rides a fiery motorcycle and wields blasts of hellfire from his body, usually from his skeletal hands. He eventually learns he has been bonded with the demon Zarathos. Blaze is featured in the ''Ghost Rider'' series from 1972 to 1983. The subsequent ''Ghost Rider'' series (1990–1998) features Danny Ketch as a new Ghost Rider. After his sister was injured by ninja gangsters, Ketch comes in contact with a motorcycle that contains the es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Vengeance Trilogy
''The Vengeance Trilogy'' ( ko, italic=yes, 복수 삼부작) is a South Korean thematically-linked film trilogy directed by Park Chan-wook, comprising '' Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance'' (2002), '' Oldboy'' (2003) and ''Lady Vengeance'' (2005). Each film deals with the themes of revenge, ethics, violence and salvation. The films are not narratively connected and were dubbed a trilogy by international critics due to their thematic links. The trilogy is considered a revision of the European revenge tradition set amid the 21st century globalization traumas in South Korea. Films ''Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance'' (2002) The first installment in Park's trilogy was the 2002 film, '' Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance'', a bleak and violent tale of revenge gone wrong. It tells the story of a deaf-mute man who kidnaps a young girl to pay for his sister's much-needed kidney transplant. When the young girl accidentally dies, her bereaved father goes on a search for answers and vengeance. The film did ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vengeance Rising
Vengeance Rising was an American Christian metal, Christian thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. Fronted by vocalist Roger Martinez, they originally formed as Vengeance in 1987, but changed their name in 1989 to avoid conflict with another band from the Netherlands. Band members Larry Farkas, Doug Thieme, Roger Dale Martin, and Glen Mancaruso left following ''Once Dead'' and formed the band Die Happy (band), Die Happy. Roger Martinez stayed on to record two more studio albums, but aside from him, Vengeance Rising's lineup changed for each subsequent album. While the group was a ground breaking Christian metal band, today Vengeance Rising is known for vocalist Martinez's turning from Christianity to Satanism to atheism. AllMusic describes Vengeance Rising's history as "one of the most entertaining and bizarre stories in the realm of heavy metal." Biography The band was known for its fascination with violent themes, as reflected lyrically in their first two albums. Thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vengeance (2022 Film)
''Vengeance'' is a 2022 American black comedy film written and directed by B. J. Novak, in his directorial debut. It stars Novak, Boyd Holbrook, Dove Cameron, Issa Rae, and Ashton Kutcher. Jason Blum is a producer under his Blumhouse Productions banner, and Greg Gilreath and Adam Hendricks are producers under their Divide/Conquer banner. ''Vengeance'' had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 12, 2022, and was theatrically released in the United States on July 29, 2022, by Focus Features. It received generally favorable reviews from critics. Plot New York journalist Ben Manalowitz unexpectedly receives a phone call from Ty Shaw informing him that his "girlfriend" Abby Shaw (in actuality just someone Ben hooked up with), has died of an apparent drug overdose. On Ty's request, Ben flies to Texas to attend the funeral and meets Abby's family: brother Ty, mother Sharon, sisters Paris and Kansas City, younger brother known as "El Stupido", and Granny Carole. Ty informs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vengeance (New Model Army Album)
''Vengeance'' is the debut studio album by English rock band New Model Army, originally released on 4 April 1984 by the independent label Abstract Records. Following the band performing "Christian Militia" and "Small Town England" live on the Channel 4 programme '' The Tube'', the album entered the UK Indie Chart at #1. The album was later re-released on CD as ''Vengeance – The Independent Story'' in 1987 expanded with the band's early singles, as well as the further expanded ''Vengeance – The Whole Story 1980-84'' in 2012 including their radio sessions and early demos on a second CD. Singles Singles included on the re-issue are the pre-album releases "Bittersweet" (backed with "Betcha" and "Tension") and "Great Expectations" (backed with "Waiting"), and the post-album single "The Price" (backed with "1984" and "No Man's Land"). Versions The album was originally released in the UK in 1984 as a mini- LP. The album was re-issued as an LP in 1987 with the added t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HMS Vengeance
Eight ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS ''Vengeance''. * was a 28-gun sixth rate captured from the French in 1758 and sunk as a breakwater in 1766. * was a 74-gun third rate launched in 1774. She became a prison ship in 1808 and was broken up in 1816. * was a Dutch galliot, possibly the ''Lady Augusta'', purchased in 1793 and sold in 1804. * was a 38-gun fifth rate captured from the French in 1800; accounts differ as to whether she was broken up in 1803 after grounding in 1801, or continued as a prison ship until 1814. * was an 84-gun second rate launched in 1824. She became a receiving ship in 1861 and was sold in 1897. * was a ''Canopus''-class battleship launched in 1899 and sold in 1921. * was a ''Colossus''-class aircraft carrier launched in 1944. She served with the Royal Australian Navy from 1952 to 1954, and was sold to Brazil in 1956 and renamed ''Minas Gerais''. * is a ''Vanguard''-class nuclear ballistic missile submarine launched in 1998 and . Also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vengeance (Carly Simon Song)
"Vengeance" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon. Produced by Arif Mardin, the song served as the lead single from Simon's eighth studio album, ''Spy'' (1979). Simon made a music video for the song, and she became the second female solo artist to be featured on MTV's first day of the air. MTV later used a clip from the video in a commercial to entice viewers to get stereo sound on their Television sets. The promotional clip was also chosen by Pioneer Electronics to be part of their first demo disc for its then-new LaserDisc player. Reception ''Cash Box'' said that the song has "an urban rock feeling, with ominous guitar chording and touches of syndrums," saying that "Simon's vocals are...sharp and bold" but "less restrained than usual." The single was a moderate success on the ''Billboard'' Pop Singles chart, peaking right under the Top 40 at No. 48. It also hit No. 52 on the ''Cash Box'' top singles chart. Simon received a Grammy Award nom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vengeance (2014 Film)
''Vengeance'' is a 2014 direct-to-video film directed by Gil Medina and starring Danny Trejo and Diamond Dallas Page. Premise Jack (Danny Trejo) is a retired cop whose wife and daughter are murdered. He is then sent to prison for a crime he did not commit, however, upon being released he seeks revenge. Cast * Danny Trejo as Jack Santos * Dallas Page as Spider Benson * Jason Mewes as Bobby Mewes * 50 Cent as Black * Robert John Burke as Det. Ron Banks * Tech N9ne as Choco * Baby Bash as Ricardo White * Donal Logue Donal Francis Logue (born February 27, 1966) is a Canadian actor. He starred in the film '' The Tao of Steve'' and has had roles in the TV series ''Sons of Anarchy'', ''Vikings'', ''Grounded for Life'', ''Copper'', '' Terriers'', and, as Detecti ... as Buzz (uncredited) Development The first trailer was released on May 22, 2010. The film's director Gil Medina is hoping for the film to receive a theatrical release. Trejo started a campaign for people who give away fre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vengeance (letter Of Marque)
HMS ''Telegraph'' was built in 1812 in New York as the American letter of marque ''Vengeance''. The Royal Navy captured her in 1813 and took her into service as the 14-gun schooner or gunbrig ''Telegraph''. Over a period of only about two years she took numerous small prizes and caused the destruction of a French 16-gun brig. A gale caused the wrecking of ''Telegraph'' in 1817. Capture of ''Vengeance'' On 1 January 1813, the 36-gun fifth-rate 18-pounder frigate captured ''Vengeance''. ''Vengeance'' was an American letter of marquee schooner of 180 tons and a 15-man crew that had been sailing from New York to Bordeaux with a cargo of cotton, coffee, sugar and indigo. ''Vengeance'' arrived in Plymouth on 8 January. She was closely followed by ''Hunter'', Judathau Upton, master, an American privateer schooner that ''Phoebe'' had also captured. ''Hunter'' had been armed with 14 guns but she thrown 12 overboard during the chase. She had a crew of 73 men. Prize taking Lieutenant Tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vengeance (1968 Film)
Vengeance ( it, Joko - Invoca Dio... e muori, german: Fünf blutige Stricke) is a 1968 Spaghetti Western film written and directed by Anthony Dawson. It starred Richard Harrison, Mariangela Giordano and Luciano Pigozzi. Plot Joko, Richie, Domingo and Mendoza hatch a plan to steal gold from bandits. Domingo, however, betrays them by revealing the attempted theft to the bandits. Joko, Ricky and Mendoza are thus discovered during the robbery: Mendoza dies while trying to cover the escape of his friends. Ricky escapes with the gold but is captured by 5 bandits and tortured in an attempt to be revealed where he was to meet with Joko. When the bandits understand that Ricky won't speak, they dismember him by tying his limbs with ropes to horses. Joko thus begins his personal war to avenge his dead comrades and first kills Domingo, the traitor, and then sets off in search of the 5 bandits who killed Ricky: to each bandit, before killing him, Joko throws a piece of bloodied rope collecte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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