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John Steele is a Vietnam Vet who’s had trouble adjusting to life after the war. He hasn’t been able to hold on to a job which includes being a cop. When his best friend, Lee who also served with him in Vietnam, and who also became a cop was killed by some drug dealers he was investigating. Steele was able to save his daughter and saw one of the shooters. He later sees him and learns that he is the son of General Kwan, another person he served with in Vietnam who was running his own deals on the side, and who tried to kill Steele and Lee but Steele not only survived but thwarted his last plan. Steele suspects Kwan is involved with Lee’s death but unfortunately Kwan’s a respected member of the community. And Steele’s former boss Bennett is not in a rush to find the killers cause investigation reveals that Lee may have been dirty which Steele knows is not true. Steele sets out to prove Lee’s innocence and to get Kwan.
Martin Kove, a frequent character actor and co-star, finally has the opportunity to have his name featured prominently in the title of a theatrically released film. The poster and marketing materials for Steele Justice suggest that it’s a Rambo-inspired adventure, but in actuality the movie is set in America, features very little action, and is generally dull and amateurishly executed from a production standpoint.
The amazing thing about Steele Justice is the high-quality cast the producers managed to assemble. Likable and dependable screen veterans Bernie Casey, Soon-Tek Oh, and Ronnie Cox populate the film’s flimsy storyline, which is filled with illogical decisions by the characters and large plot holes. John Steele (Martin Kove) wears a snake around his neck when in battle; this unique (and bizarre) touch is a useless adornment meant to make the hero memorable; instead, it just makes him look silly.
Directed by: Robert Boris
Written by: Robert Boris
Starring: Martin Kove, Sela Ward, Ronny Cox