Final Justice (1997 film)

Final Justice is a 1997 action film directed by Fritz Kiersch and starring David Hasselhoff. The film tells the story of Sheriff Thomas "Tommy" Dalton (Hasselhoff), a former Navy SEAL and now a lawman in a small Texas town. Dalton is called to action when a dangerous criminal, Johnny "The Chainsaw" Baumann (Richard Lynch), escapes from prison and returns to Dalton's town seeking revenge for his prior arrest and imprisonment.

The film revolves around Dalton's efforts to protect his town and his loved ones from Baumann's terror, leading to a final confrontation. The film features action sequences, including gunfights and chases, set against the backdrop of rural Texas. The narrative also includes elements of personal conflict as Dalton grapples with his past and the challenges of maintaining order in his community. While not considered a major critical success, Final Justice is recognized as a direct-to-video action film featuring Hasselhoff in a law enforcement role.