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Death Warrant

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Death Warrant is a 1990 action thriller centered on police detective Louis Burke’s undercover operation within a California prison. He investigates murders and confronts Christian Naylor, a serial killer known as “The Sandman,” leading to a violent conflict within the facility. The film marks David S. Goyer's debut screenplay sale and production.

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Who is the Sandman in Death Warrant?

Christian Naylor, played by Patrick Kilpatrick, is the serial killer known as the Sandman. He is the main threat Louis Burke faces inside the prison.

Who does Jean-Claude Van Damme play in Death Warrant?

Van Damme plays Louis Burke, a police detective who goes undercover as an inmate. His assignment is to investigate a series of murders in Harrison State Prison.

Is Death Warrant a prison movie or a street-cop movie?

It is a 1990 prison action thriller, with much of the story taking place inside a California penitentiary. The undercover investigation puts Burke between prison gangs, corrupt forces, and Naylor's killings.

When was Death Warrant released, and who directed it?

Death Warrant was released in 1990 and directed by Deran Sarafian. Its cast also includes Robert Guillaume and Cynthia Gibb alongside Van Damme and Kilpatrick.

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