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From: Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland) | Date: September 19, 2004 | Copyright information

Byline: John Millar

THE PUNISHER (18) Thomas Jane had to push himself to the absolute physical limit to become comic book vigilante The Punisher.

The actor was trained in the use of firearms by a former US Navy SEAL so he could handle everything from a Colt to grenade launchers.

Another expert coached Thomas in unarmed combat and knife fighting, then he was put through an intense fitness regime which included hours of weightlifting and body building...