A Dangerous Man

A Dangerous Man

Year: 2009

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: English

Director: Keoni Waxman

ActionAdventureThrillerCrimeCrime

Shane Daniels lives by the code of fighting for freedom. After six years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Arizona formally apologizes and releases him. Within hours he witnesses a Chinese‑mafia hit on a police officer, discovers they’ve kidnapped a girl and are carrying a bag of drug money, and is thrust back into a violent fight for justice.

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Timeline & Setting – A Dangerous Man (2009)

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Time period

Location

Arizona, Bellingham, Washington, Seattle area (off the coast), Little Russia (Vlad's restaurant), abandoned mill, glacier-side mansion

The film shifts from the arid landscape of Arizona to the Pacific Northwest, staging Shane's flight across hostile terrain and unfamiliar towns. Bellingham serves as the primary base for clashes with law enforcement and criminal networks connected to the Chinese smugglers. Tense scenes unfold around Vlad's Little Russia, the abandoned mill where a ransom plot accelerates, and a remote glacier-side estate that becomes Shane's hard-won refuge.

🏜️ Arizona 🗺️ Bellingham Washington 🌊 Seattle area 🏚️ Abandoned mill 🏔️ Glacier-side mansion

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Main Characters – A Dangerous Man (2009)

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Shane Daniels (Steven Seagal)

A former Special Forces operator who was wrongfully imprisoned for six years. He is taciturn, highly skilled in combat, and driven by a code of justice. He remains bitter yet relentlessly resourceful, pushing forward to clear his name and safeguard others.

🗡️ Protagonist 🛡️ Protector

Tia (Marlaina Mah)

A kidnapped woman entangled with a smuggling operation who seeks help from Shane. She is resilient, perceptive, and increasingly trusting of Shane as they navigate danger and deception.

🎀 Victim 🤝 Ally

Sergey (Jesse Hutch)

A young man who becomes an ally after surviving the ambush. He shows courage and practical loyalty, helping Shane and Tia while avoiding needless risk.

🧭 Ally 💪 Survivor

The Colonel (Byron Mann)

A ruthless Chinese drug smuggler who masterminds the operation and holds Kuan hostage. He is cunning, merciless, and willing to escalate violence to achieve his goals.

🎯 Antagonist 🧨 Power-seeker

Chen (Terry Chen)

A dangerous drug smuggler who manipulates events from behind the scenes. He wields coercion and fear to control others and sustain the operation.

💊 Criminal 🕳️ Shadow player

Vlad (Vitaly Kravchenko)

Owner of the Little Russia restaurant who aids Shane and Sergey. He is pragmatic, protective of his circle, and willing to take risks to help them.

🏠 Ally 🛡️ Protector

Uncle Kuan (Vincent Cheng)

An elderly uncle whose arrival in the USA triggers the central conflict. He becomes a pivotal figure in the tense stand-off with the Colonel.

🧓 Elder 🗺️ Objective

Sgt. Ritchie (Jerry Wasserman)

A Bellingham police sergeant entangled with Chen's operation. He pursues Shane while navigating pressure from his own side and the criminals.

👮 Police 🗡️ Antagonist ally

Clark (Mike Dopud)

A brutal henchman for Chen and the Colonel. He enforces the criminals' will with force and intimidation.

🔪 Henchman 🧱 Enforcer

Mugger (Clay Virtue)

The man who attacks Shane at the rest stop, revealing the volatility of the world Shane inhabits. He is killed in the ensuing struggle.

💥 Thug 🗡️ Attacker

Prison Guard (Fraser Aitcheson)

A minor prison guard connected to Shane's incarceration and release. He represents the legal consequences that frame the film's early setup.

🏛️ Authority 🚨 Guard

Defense Lawyer (Sarah Deakins)

A defense attorney involved in Shane's case, helping secure his DNA-based release and clearing his name.

⚖️ Lawyer 🏛️ Legal

Judge (Don Mackay)

The judge who presides over Shane's case and ultimately approves his release based on new evidence.

⚖️ Judge 🏛️ Authority

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Major Themes – A Dangerous Man (2009)

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🛡️ Redemption

Shane's journey is about clearing a damaged reputation and choosing to protect others rather than pursue personal gain. His persistence forces him to confront his violent past and make difficult sacrifices. The narrative frames redemption as a hard-won balance between vengeance and responsibility, culminating in a cautiously hopeful future.

⚖️ Justice vs. Corruption

The plot exposes how crime rings can manipulate people and institutions, prompting the protagonist to take action when the system falters. DNA evidence and direct intervention challenge the idea of a fully fair justice system. The conflict tests loyalties and moral choices, highlighting that justice may require personal risk.

🔎 Duty and Loyalty

Shane's bonds with Sergey, Tia, and Vlad test loyalty across borders and danger. Protecting the vulnerable becomes a guiding principle that overrides instinct for self-preservation. The story rewards steadfast loyalty with a chance at a new life together, away from the violence.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:44

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