The Incident
The Incident

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The Incident

1990
Movie
100 min
English

Small town lawyer, Harmon Cobb, defends a Nazi prisoner of war against murder charges. Set during World War II, Cobb has to contend with the difficulties of defending the devil when the town's only doctor (Barnard Hughes) dies while at "Camp Bremen" in the fictitious town of Bremen, Colorado.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Joseph MerhiGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former cop turned mercenary, haunted by a past failure, takes on a dangerous mission to rescue a kidnapped politician's daughter. He must navigate a treacherous underworld filled with mobsters and corrupt officials. As he gets closer to his target, he uncovers a conspiracy that goes deeper than he ever imagined, forcing him to confront his demons and fight for survival.

Critical Reception

The Incident received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its formulaic plot, uneven pacing, and derivative action sequences. While some praised Michael Parks's performance, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the direct-to-video action genre of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Michael Parks's menacing presence.

  • Criticized for a generic plot and uninspired action.

  • Seen as a typical low-budget action film of its time.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available suggest it's viewed as a standard, albeit somewhat dated, action thriller with a predictable narrative and unremarkable performances outside of Michael Parks.

Fun Fact

Christopher Lloyd, known for his iconic role as Doc Brown in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy, plays a supporting role as a corrupt district attorney in this film, a stark contrast to his more whimsical characters.

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