Image of Passion
Image of Passion

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Image of Passion

1982
Movie
105 min
English

Alison is a young, attractive advertising executive. Even though she has a stable relationship with a boyfriend, she is still searching for the man she can fall totally in love with. She begins a passionate affair with Jake, a male stripper, who she's signed on as a model for a new account. But Jake is married to a beautiful Vietnamese woman who he refuses to leave. Each one must make their choice. Their decision will affect everyone.

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Director: Michael J. McCarthyGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man's life is thrown into turmoil when he becomes entangled with a dangerous criminal element. He finds himself caught between a ruthless gangster and a mysterious woman, leading to a desperate fight for survival. The film explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of power.

Critical Reception

Image of Passion was a low-budget independent film that received limited theatrical release and garnered minimal attention upon its debut. Critical reviews were scarce, and those that exist are generally unenthusiastic, often citing its rough production values and uneven storytelling. Audience reception was similarly muted, with the film failing to find a significant following.

What Reviewers Say

  • While attempting a gritty crime thriller, the film suffers from amateurish execution.

  • The plot is convoluted and fails to build adequate suspense.

  • Performances are largely unconvincing, detracting from any potential impact.

Google audience: There are no significant Google user reviews available for this obscure film. Its limited release means it did not reach a wide audience to generate substantial public opinion.

Fun Fact

Director Michael J. McCarthy also starred in and co-wrote the film, which was a passion project made with a very limited budget.

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