Handcuffs
Yugoslavia, 1948, the year of Inform Bureau's resolution and Tito's break-up with Stalin. The story takes place during a wedding in the Dalmatian inland in Croatia. Ante marries a much younger woman, Višnja; the groom's godfather is Andrija, the partisan war hero born in this very village, and a member of the new Communist political establishment. Two members of the Yugoslav State Security crash the traditional wedding ceremony. In the growing atmosphere of fear nobody knows who will be arrested.
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Plot Summary
A married couple, a district attorney and his wife, find themselves entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse when they are abducted by criminals. The couple must use their wits and courage to survive the ordeal and escape their captors.
Critical Reception
Handcuffs (1970) received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uneven pacing. While some acknowledged the performances of its lead actors, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the crime drama genre of its time.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a formulaic storyline that offers few surprises.
- Performances are decent but can't elevate the material significantly.
- The pacing occasionally falters, making certain segments drag.
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Fun Fact
Handcuffs (1970) was directed by W. Lee Wilder, the father of acclaimed filmmaker Billy Wilder.
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