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Harold Robbins' Body Parts
Ty's pal J.J. frames him in a murder and cocaine theft in Hong Kong in 1992. Ty's wife Rachel may be in on the con, so, when Ty gets early release from prison as a gesture of good will from the city's new Mainland government, he doesn't bother to look her up. But she finds him in Southern California to warn him that J.J. wants him dead. Whack J.J. first, she tells Ty, so he heads for Manila where J.J. runs a lucrative business under the cover of exporting tropical fish. But what is that business and who's pulling the strings? With the help of Inez, a young Filipina prostitute, Ty gets to the heart of the matter even after Inez no longer has the stomach to pursue the guilty ones.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy and manipulative woman orchestrates a series of disturbing events to get revenge on those who wronged her. She hires a mysterious hitman to eliminate her enemies, but the plan becomes complicated when the hitman develops feelings for her target. As the body count rises, the woman's web of deceit begins to unravel, leading to a violent and shocking conclusion.
Critical Reception
Harold Robbins' Body Parts was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot convoluted and the acting unconvincing. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, citing the film's gratuitous violence and lack of originality.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a nonsensical plot and poor execution.
Performances are wooden and uninspired.
A forgettable and poorly made thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally criticize the film for its predictable plot and lack of compelling characters, with some noting it as a low-budget, uninspired thriller.
Fun Fact
Despite being titled 'Harold Robbins' Body Parts,' the film is not based on any known work by the famous author Harold Robbins.
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