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He is well educated, charming, and gallant - a dream for each lonely lady. In reality he is a skillful swindler, who robs naive women. Cheating merchants with guilty consciences are his targets as well. This is the elusive protagonist of the movie. He constantly changes his name, stages his own death, and travels from town to town. His exploits are myriad and his life is an endless adventure. Yet, he remains an amiable swindler, an unrealized actor, whose only goal is make his life more interesting.
A young Cuban refugee, Angel, who dreams of becoming a boxer, becomes entangled with a crime boss in Miami. He falls for the boss's daughter, leading to a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Angel must fight for his life and his love amidst the city's violent underworld.
Dangerous Charm received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters, though some performances, particularly Steven Bauer's, were noted.
Praised for Steven Bauer's charismatic performance.
Criticized for a formulaic and clichéd storyline.
Felt that the film struggled to find its unique voice within the crime genre.
Google audience: Audience reception for Dangerous Charm is not widely documented on Google, but general sentiment suggests it's a forgettable crime drama with some strong lead acting that couldn't elevate the familiar narrative.
The film was shot on location in Miami, Florida, aiming to capture the vibrant and gritty atmosphere of the city's Cuban-American community.
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