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Dirty Fingers
A young woman dies from a drug overdose, and her brother and his friend try to find out who supplied her with the narcotics. Soon, they're chased all over Stockholm by the cruel but suave ring leader Harry and his thugs. Among the wildness is a fight in a brothel filled with naked girls, and when Servus, one of the thugs, fails to kill our heroes, Harry has his men kill Servus with a razor blade equipped glove. Oh, and the heroine is raped by a guy sucking on a comforter
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Plot Summary
A gritty crime drama following a ruthless detective who gets entangled in a dangerous web of corruption and murder. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, his own moral compass is tested, leading him down a path of violence and betrayal. The film explores the dark underbelly of society and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of justice, or perhaps just survival.
Critical Reception
Dirty Fingers received a mixed reception upon its release, with critics divided on its brutal depiction of crime and its overall narrative coherence. While some praised Robert Blake's intense performance, others found the film to be gratuitously violent and thematically shallow. Audiences were also split, with some appreciating its raw, unflinching portrayal of urban decay and crime.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty atmosphere and lead performance.
Criticized for excessive violence and a convoluted plot.
Seen as a bleak but occasionally compelling crime thriller.
Google audience: Google users often highlight Robert Blake's performance as the standout element, appreciating the film's dark and intense tone. However, some found the storyline to be somewhat predictable and the violence overwhelming.
Fun Fact
The film's raw and bleak aesthetic was heavily influenced by the post-Vietnam War disillusionment prevalent in American cinema during the early 1970s.
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