Sixty Fugitives
Sixty Fugitives

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Sixty Fugitives

1991
Movie
84 min
Russian

In the 1880s, the Tuvan arats rebelled against the enslaving noyons. The uprising was brutally suppressed. With ethnographic accuracy, the film recreates the patriarchal life of the Tuvans, their morals and customs.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Frank YablansGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former CIA operative is drawn back into the dangerous world of espionage when he's framed for a murder. He must go on the run, evading both the law and his former colleagues, to clear his name and uncover a conspiracy. The film follows his desperate struggle for survival as he navigates a treacherous landscape of betrayal and violence.

Critical Reception

Sixty Fugitives received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its action sequences uninspired. While some performances were noted, they were not enough to salvage the film from its predictable narrative and low production values. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the action-thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and convoluted plot.

  • Action sequences are poorly executed and lack excitement.

  • Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for Sixty Fugitives is not readily available, but based on its general critical reception, audience engagement was likely minimal.

Fun Fact

Although directed by Frank Yablans, who was primarily known for his producing work (including 'The Godfather: Part II'), 'Sixty Fugitives' did not significantly alter his directorial career trajectory.

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