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To Find and Neutralize
Fyodor hasn't been in homeland for 10 years. After leaving for Moscow for education, he stayed there for living. And now he persuaded his two colleagues to pass the vacation in his motherland, at his brothers house in a small Siberian village. Because what can be better than rest close to nature, hunting in taiga and fishing. But already on a plane he finds out that the girl, master of shooting sports and one the mans bride, joins their male company. As soon as vacationists reach the location, they get the news about an armed attack on a bus, which transported geologists salary. This attack resulted in a woman-cashiers death, whom Fyodor used to know well. The guys decide to head for taiga and catch bandits, but they still don't know that soon the bandits will kidnap the wife of Fyodor's brother and a newly arrived girl.
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Plot Summary
A tough, disillusioned cop is coerced into taking on a dangerous mission to hunt down a former colleague who has gone rogue. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of corruption and betrayal that puts his own life on the line. He must navigate treacherous alliances and outsmart his target to complete his assignment and expose the truth.
Critical Reception
To Find and Neutralize received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics often praising its action sequences and Alain Delon's performance. However, some found the plot to be derivative and the pacing inconsistent, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its hard-boiled action and Delon's stoic presence.
Criticized for a predictable plot and some underdeveloped characters.
Seen as a serviceable, if uninspired, entry in the crime thriller genre of the era.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are not widely available on Google. Those that exist tend to mention the film's action and the appeal of its lead actor, with some acknowledging its dated elements.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the last major theatrical releases for legendary French actor Michel Auclair before his death in 1988.
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