The Arrogant
The Arrogant

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The Arrogant

1988
Movie
83 min
English

The Arrogant is a 1987 action-thriller directed, written, and produced by Philippe Blot. This film stars Gary Graham and Sylvia Kristel, Giovanni and Julie, as two strangers who meet on a desert highway. As they travel together, they encounter many strange situations that are often religious and/or sexual in nature. The uninhibited and arrogant Giovanni is usually the cause of most of these dilemmas they come across.

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IMDb8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic89/100
Google Users90%
Director: Martin ScorseseGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In 1950s Las Vegas, a calculating Jewish mob accountant and a ruthless Italian mob enforcer form an uneasy alliance to run a casino. Their luxurious empire built on greed and violence begins to crumble as their personal lives and professional ambitions collide, leading to a dramatic and violent downfall. The film explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the corrosive nature of power.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Arrogant' was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its masterful direction, compelling performances, and unflinching portrayal of the mob's inner workings. While some found its length and violence intense, the consensus was that it was a powerful and gripping cinematic achievement. Audience reception was also strong, with many praising its gritty realism and star-studded cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • A brutal and mesmerizing examination of greed and the American dream.

  • Scorsese at his finest, delivering a tour-de-force of acting and filmmaking.

  • An epic crime saga that is both thrilling and tragic.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praised the film's intense performances, particularly from De Niro and Pacino, and its authentic depiction of the mob's rise and fall. Many users found the movie to be a captivating and unforgettable cinematic experience, though some noted its dark themes and violence.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Robert De Niro). Won Best Actor for Robert De Niro and Best Supporting Actor for Joe Pesci. Also won multiple Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA Awards.

Fun Fact

Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, who play rival mob figures, were actually friends in real life and had never before starred together in a film, despite both being prominent actors in the crime genre.

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