An American Citizen
An American Citizen

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An American Citizen

1992
Movie
100 min
Hebrew

An Israeli sports journalist befriends an American basketball pro playing in Israel. Although from very different backgrounds, their love for the game deepens their friendship. Each learns to value the other's culture.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Frank LaLoggiaGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young Vietnam War veteran returns home to find his life in disarray. Haunted by his experiences and struggling with a growing sense of alienation, he becomes entangled in a series of increasingly disturbing events. As his grip on reality loosens, he finds himself drawn into a dark and violent path, questioning the very nature of justice and vengeance.

Critical Reception

Upon its limited release, 'An American Citizen' garnered a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its thematic ambition overshadowed by its uneven pacing and somewhat melodramatic execution. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its darker, more psychological elements while others were put off by its bleak tone and violence.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at exploring complex psychological themes of trauma and societal alienation.

  • Criticized for its often heavy-handed direction and a plot that struggles to maintain coherence.

  • Commented on for its intense, if sometimes overwrought, performances, particularly from its young lead.

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Fun Fact

The film marked an early leading role for William McNamara, who would go on to appear in a number of independent and genre films throughout the 1990s.

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