Movie spotlight
Smoke Screen
Everyone hides behind a SMOKE SCREEN at some point in his or her life. For Michael, that time is now. A successful rock manager, he's carrying on a torrid affair with Angie, a dazzling rock star. In this provocative look at modern marriage and morality, you'll get a glimpse of how the other half lusts. The forgotten wife with her lesbian needs the swinging playboy who'll sleep with any slut, and the conniving singer who satisfies her insatiable desires at all costs! It's passion and adultery in the fast track showbiz world...but it's no different from anywhere else!
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Plot Summary
A former boxing champion, now a struggling coach, takes on a young, undisciplined boxer with immense potential. He must guide the raw talent, battling his own demons and the corrupt influences of the boxing world to give the young fighter a chance at the title.
Critical Reception
Smoke Screen received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its earnest portrayal of the sports drama genre and strong performances, while others found it predictable and derivative of earlier boxing films.
What Reviewers Say
Praiseworthy for its solid performances, particularly from Ronny Cox.
Criticized for its by-the-numbers plot progression.
Some found the boxing sequences to be gritty and realistic.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through aggregated Google review data.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately distributed as a made-for-television movie.
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