The Punisher
Undercover FBI operative Frank Castle must survive a vengeful mob boss’s lethal family‑reunion attack in Puerto Rico, fighting to protect his identity and complete his final mission before retirement.
“There is no justice, there is only revenge.”
Synopsis
When undercover FBI agent Frank Castle's wife and son are killed, he transforms into "the Punisher," a relentless vigilante who will stop at nothing to avenge his family.
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The scale of the collaboration
A crew of 654+ credited
Why a floor?
This is a minimum, not a total. We only count the credits we’ve captured so far, and coverage is uneven — a blockbuster might show a few hundred names while another of the same size shows a couple dozen. The real crews all ran into the thousands. The number here only grows as full credits are enriched — so we frame it as a floor, never a headcount.
Craft leads on file
Edited by Jeff GulloShot by Conrad W HallScored by Carlo SiliottoDesigned by Michael Z HananSound by Bill ByersCostumes by Lisa TomczeszynStunts by Gary HymesVFX by Leslie Huntley
Box Office
2004 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.7× its budget
Why 2.5×?
Cinemas keep roughly half of every ticket sold, and a wide release’s marketing often costs about as much again as the film — so a movie needs to gross around 2.5× its production budget just to break even theatrically. It’s a rule of thumb, not the studio’s ledger (home video and streaming come later).
Worldwide gross
$54.7M
US & Canada: $33.8M — 62% of worldwide · International: $20.9M (38%)
Opening weekend: $14.0M — 41% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $17.9M — 53% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,649 theaters
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Versions & cuts
- extended· 140 min
Also known as
- The Punisherde
- (Video Title)El castigador
- (English)The Punisher
- (Bulgarian)Наказателят
Release dates around the world4 countries · showhide
- United StatesApr 12, 2004
- IndonesiaApr 15, 2004
- Puerto RicoApr 15, 2004
- CanadaApr 16, 2004
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Cast & Crew
654 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Thomas Jane
as Frank Castle
John Travolta
as Howard Saint
Samantha Mathis
as Maria Castle
Laura Harring
as Livia Saint
A Russell Andrews
as Jimmy Weeks
Omar Avila
as Joe Toro
James Carpinello
as Bobby Saint, John Saint
Mark Collie
as Harry Heck
Russell Durham Comegys
as Tattooed Mike
Antoni Corone
as T.J.
Rick Elmhurst
as Bay News 9 Newscaster
Ben Foster
as Spacker Dave
Supporting cast
58Michael Reardon
as Toro Croupier
William Haze
as EMT
Eddie Jemison
as Micky Duka
Marco St John
as Police Chief Morris
Marcus Johns
as Will Castle
Bonnie Johnson
as Betty Castle
Veryl Jones
as Candelaria
Carleth Keys
as Bay News 9 Newscaster
Alan Lilly
as Accountant #3
Terry Loughlin
as Spoon
Marc Macaulay
as Dante
Jim Meskimen
as Accountant #1
Kevin Nash
as The Russian
Tom Nowicki
as Lincoln
Robin O Dell
as Field Reporter
Will Patton
as Quentin Glass
Yamil Piedra
as Toro Pit Boss
John Pinette
as Bumpo
Steve Raulerson
as Yuri Astrov
Rebecca Romijn
as Joan
Roy Scheider
as Frank Castle Sr.
Hank Stone
as Cutter
Sonny Surowiec
as Saint Puerto Rico Enforcer
Jack Swanson
as Accountant #2
Josh Thomas
as NBC Newscaster
Eduardo Yanez
as Mike Toro
Tom Akos
as Gunman at Club
John Baker
as News Reporter
Chick Bernhard
as Gunman at Club
David Broitman
as Kyle
Craig Castaldo
as Radioman
Jeff Chase
as Enforcer
Georgia Chris
as Reporter
Charleene Closshey
as Castle Family Friend
Darla Delgado
as Castle Family Member
Michael Thomas Dunn
as Beach Visitor
Douglas Embry
as Casino Gambler
Eric Esteban
as Club Patron
Hatcher Flaschen
as Sales Person
Khris Gibston
as FBI Agent
Mary Guyer
as Movie Theater Extra
Russell Hess
as Underground Casino Winner
John Hill
as Casino Patron
Russ Isles
as Bodyguard To Thomas Jane
Jillian Kinsman
as Nightclub Patron
J C Loader
as Night Club Singer
Nick Loren
as Agent Moss
Walter Medina
as Flirt at Casino Tables
Sebastian Page
as Frantic Businessman
Gustavo Perez
as Mafia Thug
Michael A Quill
as Lieutenant
Angelina Riposta
as Nightclub Patron
Kassie Spielman
as Castle Family Member
Jimmy Star
as News Reporter
Matt Totty
as Bar Manager for Howard Saint (John Travolta)
Heather Trzyna
as Castle Family Member
Tommy Mack Turvey
as Gunman at Club
Matt Weber
as Major Mars
Directors
1Writers
4Producers
23Amir Jacob Malin
Amir Jacob MalinAmir Jacob Malinexecutive producer, executive producer
Andreas Grosch
Andreas GroschAndreas Groschco-producer, co-producer
Andreas Schmid
Andreas SchmidAndreas Schmidexecutive producer, executive producer
Andrew Golov
Andrew GolovAndrew Golovexecutive producer, executive producer
Anson Downes
Anson DownesAnson Downesassociate producer, associate producer
Ari Arad
Ari AradAri Aradco-producer, co-producer
Avi Arad
Producer, Producers, Avi AradAvi Aradexecutive soundtrack producer
Chris Roberts
Chris RobertsChris Robertsexecutive producer (as Christopher Roberts), executive producer (as Christopher Roberts)
Christopher Eberts
Producers, Christopher EbertsChristopher Ebertsexecutive producer, executive producer
Gale Anne Hurd
Producer, Producers, Gale Anne HurdGale Anne Hurdexecutive soundtrack producer
Joey Moi
Joey MoiJoey Moisoundtrack producer (uncredited)
John H Starke
John H. StarkeJohn H. Starkeexecutive producer (as John Starke), executive producer (as John Starke)
John Leonetti
John LeonettiJohn Leonettico-producer: animated intro (extended cut), co-producer: animated intro (extended cut)
Jonathan Hensleigh
Jonathan HensleighJonathan Hensleighexecutive soundtrack producer (uncredited)
Jonathan Stern
Jonathan SternJonathan Sternvisual effects producer: Howard Anderson Company
Kevin Feige
Kevin FeigeKevin Feigeexecutive producer, executive producer
Leslie Huntley
Leslie HuntleyLeslie Huntleyvisual effects producer: Fantasy II Film Effects
Linda Favila
Linda FavilaLinda Favilaassociate producer, associate producer
Nickelback
NickelbackNickelbacksoundtrack producer (uncredited)
Pamela B Green
Pamela B. GreenPamela B. Greenproducer: main titles
Patrick Gunn
Patrick GunnPatrick Gunnexecutive producer, executive producer
Richard Saperstein
Richard SapersteinRichard Sapersteinexecutive producer, executive producer
Stan Lee
Stan LeeStan Leeexecutive producer, executive producer
Other crew
572Aaron B Koontz
Aaron B. KoontzAaron B. Koontzproduction assistant (uncredited)
John Whitley
accounting clerk, John WhitleyJohn Whitleyaccounting clerk
Robert Beverlin
additional first assistant camera: 'b' camera second unit (as Bob Beverlin), Robert BeverlinRobert Beverlinadditional first assistant camera: 'b' camera second unit (as Bob Beverlin)
Brian Richards
additional music editor, Brian RichardsBrian Richardsadditional music editor
Bobby Aycock
adr recordist, Bobby AycockBobby Aycockadr recordist
Barbara Harris
adr voice casting, Barbara HarrisBarbara Harrisadr voice casting
Carol Demarti
ager / dyer, Carol DemartiCarol Demartiager / dyer
Agnes Rodriguez
Agnes RodriguezAgnes Rodriguezloader: second unit (as Agnes E. Rodriguez)
Ai Ling Lee Nm0496763
Ai-Ling LeeAi-Ling Leesound effects editor
Alan S Reynolds
Alan S. ReynoldsAlan S. Reynoldsscenic foreman
Albert Quero
Albert QueroAlbert Queropropmaker
Alberto Rossetto
Alberto RossettoAlberto Rossettosound assistant
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