Logan’s War: Bound by Honor

Logan’s War: Bound by Honor

Year: 1998

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Michael Preece

AdventureAction

Chuck Norris plays martial‑arts expert Jake Fallon, who takes in and trains his orphaned nephew Logan after the death of Jake’s brother and sister‑in‑law. Fifteen years of rigorous instruction turn Logan, portrayed by Eddie Cibrian, into a vengeful fighter determined to avenge his parents’ murder, and he must call on his uncle Jake for help.

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1

Tragedy in Taos

In 1983, ten-year-old Logan Fallon witnesses the massacre of his family and five police officers by Mafia thugs. The brutal loss shatters his world and seeds a lifelong preoccupation with danger. He is taken in by Jake Fallon and Ben, who raise him on a ranch in Taos, New Mexico.

1983 Taos, New Mexico
2

Discovery of Proximity Sense

On the Taos ranch, Logan discovers his proximity sense, the ability to sense danger before it happens. His warnings save him on several occasions, but adults dismiss his claims as childish talk. The gift becomes a defining force shaping his future choices.

Late 1980s Taos, New Mexico
3

Path to the Ranger

In 1991, Logan enlists in the Army and trains as a Ranger, mastering martial arts and survival skills. He becomes a formidable, disciplined fighter with a strong sense of duty. The personal vendetta against the mob remains a quiet undercurrent in his life.

1991 United States (training and deployments)
4

Guatemala Valor

Seven years after joining the Army, Logan earns a Distinguished Service Cross for rescuing a downed U.S. Air Force Captain in Guatemala. The act cements his status as an elite soldier and reflects his commitment under fire. He returns to the ranch with new honor and a hardened edge.

1998 Guatemala
5

Return Home and Plan for Vengeance

Logan returns to Jake's ranch and they decide that he should resign from the Army to pursue justice for their murdered family. The plan blends a desire for vengeance with Logan's growing military prowess. The weight of the past presses on his choices.

1998-1999 Jake's ranch, Taos, New Mexico
6

Chicago Grave Visit and Wealth Revelation

Logan travels to Chicago to visit his family's graves and discovers that Nick's best friend, now his executor, has invested wisely and grown very wealthy. The wealth hints at a larger underworld influence behind the murders. The city becomes the new arena for his plan.

1998 Chicago
7

Hotel Life and The Bond

To set the stage for his revenge, Logan moves into a Chicago hotel and forms a bond with a woman and her son escaping an abusive husband. He helps them leave and confronts the husband when he returns, delivering a hard lesson.

1998-1999 Chicago hotel
8

Infiltration as Jimmy Testa

Using the alias Jimmy Testa, Logan infiltrates the Mafia underworld under the mentorship of Sal Mercado. He works his way up the ladder, gaining access and information that could topple the killers who took his family. The line between justice and vengeance grows increasingly blurred.

1998-1999 Chicago underworld
9

FBI Rejoins the Case

FBI Agent John Downing, who has pursued the Fallon killers for over a decade, begins reviewing old case files after receiving an anonymous tip from Logan. His involvement adds federal pressure on the mob and supports Logan's undercover mission. Downing’s collaboration raises the stakes for everyone involved.

1999 FBI offices
10

The Hit and the Made Man

Jimmy is contracted to assassinate Judge Joseph Landers. Acting on Logan's tip, Downing arranges for the judge's death to be faked, creating a staged hit that buys time for the broader plan. The mob tightens its grip as the scheme unfolds.

1999 Chicago underworld
11

Revelation and Showdown

At the ceremony where Jimmy would become a made man, Logan reveals his true identity to the assembled mob. The deception collapses and he moves to strike the killers with Jake's support. The confrontation marks the turning point in his long quest for justice.

1999 Chicago
12

Final Strike Against the Mob

Logan completes his long-awaited revenge, taking down the mobsters who murdered his family with help from his uncle Jake. The cycle of violence is broken, though the cost is high. The justice he sought finally lands, altering the family’s legacy.

1999 Chicago

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