Thick Skinned
Thick Skinned

Thick Skinned

1989Movie84 minFrench

Two brothers set fire to a barn while drunk, inadvertently causing the death of a sleeping wanderer. One of them takes all the blame for the incident and spends ten years in prison.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: David GreeneGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling single mother is forced to move to a rural town with her young son. She takes a job at a local rodeo, where she becomes involved with a handsome cowboy. However, her past soon catches up with her, threatening her newfound happiness and the safety of her son.

Critical Reception

Thick Skinned received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. While some appreciated the performances of the lead actors, the film was largely criticized for its reliance on melodrama and a lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic plot that offers few surprises.
  • Performances are adequate but do little to elevate the weak script.
  • The melodrama feels forced and unearned.

Google audience: Audience reception for Thick Skinned is largely unavailable, but existing comments suggest viewers found the movie to be a forgettable made-for-television drama with a predictable storyline.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended as a television movie before its limited theatrical release.

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