Sweet Revenge
Sweet Revenge

Sweet Revenge

1976Movie90 minEnglish

A young woman with a long rap sheet who steals cars for a living is befriended by a public defender who tries to steer her straight. But her goal is to steal and subsequently sell enough cars (sometimes the same car more than once) to buy a new Ferrari.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Jerry ThorpeGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, traumatized by a childhood rape and murder, seeks revenge on the men responsible. She meticulously plans and executes her elaborate plan, which involves seduction, manipulation, and ultimately, violence. As she gets closer to her targets, her own grip on morality begins to slip, blurring the lines between justice and vengeance.

Critical Reception

Sweet Revenge received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some critics acknowledged its ambition and the intense performance of Stockard Channing, many found the film's violence gratuitous and its narrative bleak. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark themes and others repelled by its brutality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Stockard Channing delivers a powerful and disturbing performance.
  • The film's descent into violence is often unsettling and hard to watch.
  • Some found the plot predictable and the revenge theme unoriginal.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Sweet Revenge' are scarce due to its limited release and age. When available, opinions often center on the film's dark and violent nature, with some viewers finding it compelling and others finding it too disturbing.

Fun Fact

The film was initially conceived as a more exploitation-oriented revenge flick, but director Jerry Thorpe aimed for a more psychological thriller approach, though the final product still contains significant violent content.

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