Confessions of the D.A. Man
Confessions of the D.A. Man

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Confessions of the D.A. Man

1978
Movie
92 min
English

A dangerous campus radical may go free if the District Attorney's office can't locate any witnesses for the prosecution.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Tony Lo BiancoGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A crusading District Attorney becomes the target of a ruthless mob organization after he launches a fierce investigation into their illegal operations. As the stakes rise, he finds himself increasingly isolated and forced to confront the corrupt system from within. The film explores themes of justice, betrayal, and the personal cost of fighting organized crime.

Critical Reception

Confessions of the D.A. Man received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its gritty portrayal of crime and corruption, and Tony Lo Bianco's central performance, others found the plot to be formulaic and lacking in originality. The film was primarily a television movie, which may have influenced its production values and overall critical scope.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a tense, if somewhat predictable, look at the challenges faced by a prosecutor.

  • Tony Lo Bianco delivers a compelling performance as the determined District Attorney.

  • Some viewers found the narrative to be overly reliant on familiar crime drama tropes.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific title is not readily available through general public channels.

Fun Fact

Tony Lo Bianco not only starred as the District Attorney but also directed the film, marking one of his few directorial credits for a feature-length project.

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