Movie spotlight
They call it murder
Two hitmen, Bola 8 and Poitín, arrive at a hotel in the middle of the night with the intention of killing the man responsible for stealing money from their boss. However, they don’t expect the job to spiral into a series of unfortunate accidents.
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Plot Summary
A lawyer takes on a client accused of murder, only to discover that the client may indeed be guilty. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself entangled in a web of deception and danger. The lawyer must race against time to uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television movie received a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its suspenseful plot and competent performances, though some critics noted its predictable elements common in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tight pacing and suspenseful atmosphere.
The performances, particularly from the lead actors, were generally well-received.
Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat formulaic for a crime thriller.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this specific made-for-television film is not readily available through typical Google user review aggregation.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of made-for-television crime dramas in the early 1970s, aiming to provide feature-film-like thrillers directly to home audiences.
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