Until Heaven Calls
Until Heaven Calls

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Until Heaven Calls

1980
Movie
95 min
Korean

Distraught that he is unable to go to his parent's home for the holidays, Sang-do gets drunk and meets a beautiful woman, but he winds up spending the night in the hospital after being beaten by her boyfriend. Upon being discharged, he finds a blank check on the sidewalk and is torn between following his conscience or his greed.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Frank</u>l</u>Genres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

A group of American POWs are held captive in a German prison camp during World War II. As they face harsh conditions and constant threats, their bonds of brotherhood are tested and strengthened. They must rely on their courage and ingenuity to survive and find a way to escape their dire circumstances and return home.

Critical Reception

Until Heaven Calls received a generally lukewarm reception from critics upon its release. While some praised the performances of its veteran cast, particularly James Earl Jones, others found the film's pacing slow and its narrative predictable. Audience reactions were similarly mixed, with many appreciating the dramatic elements but finding it lacked the impact of more acclaimed war films of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances from its established male leads.

  • Criticized for a somewhat predictable plot and slow pacing.

  • Seen as a decent, but not exceptional, war drama.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed to positive sentiment. Viewers often cite the compelling performances and the emotional weight of the POW storyline as strengths, though some note that the film doesn't break new ground in the war genre.

Fun Fact

Despite a cast that included well-known actors like James Earl Jones, Leslie Nielsen, and Robert Stack, the film did not achieve significant critical or commercial success and is often considered a lesser-known entry in the World War II film genre.

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