Question: when did the first punisher movie come out
Answer: Music by Dennis Dreith Cinematography Ian Baker Edited by Stephanie Flack Tim Wellburn Production company New World Pictures Distributed by New World International Live Entertainment ( US , Video ) Lionsgate ( Current US distributor ) Release date October 5 , 1989 ( 1989 - 10 - 05 ) ( West Germany ) April 25 , 1991 ( 1991 - 04 - 25 ) ( United States ) Running time 89 minutes Country Australia United States Language English Budget $9 million