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Bread, Gold, Gun
An absorbing adventure action film by an acclaimed master of the genre, S. Gasparov (“The Sixth”, “Forget the Word ‘Death’”, “First Run, Last Run”). The Civil War. A foster home teacher is delivering grain for the starving children. Her accidental co-travelers are Chekist Gorbach, sailor Sasha, and stationmaster Zaytsev, who came into possession of three gold nuggets. And around them are the Reds, the Whites and the bandits.
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Plot Summary
A desperate man, deep in debt, plans a daring heist of a gold shipment. He assembles a motley crew, each with their own motivations and flaws, to pull off the job. As they navigate the dangerous world of organized crime and double-crosses, the plan begins to unravel, testing their loyalty and their will to survive.
Critical Reception
Bread, Gold, Gun was a relatively obscure crime thriller that received minimal critical attention upon its release. While some praised its gritty atmosphere and performances, particularly Martin Landau's, others found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. It remains a lesser-known entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tense moments and decent acting.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and uneven pacing.
Regarded as a standard, albeit forgettable, crime thriller.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Los Angeles, California, contributing to its gritty, urban aesthetic.
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