The Other Person
The Other Person

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The Other Person

1987
Movie
219 min
Hungarian

1944. At the end of the war ensign Bojtár gets from the captivity of the partisans into that of the Hungarian Nazi and he escapes at the price of a quasi-murder. He has to hide, the more so because his victim did not die and searches for him.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: George KaczenderGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy woman suspects her husband is having an affair and hires a private investigator to confirm her suspicions. However, the investigator becomes dangerously obsessed with her. The situation escalates as she tries to escape the obsessive PI and confront her husband's potential infidelity.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding the plot predictable and the performances uninspired. It is largely considered a forgettable thriller from the late 1980s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempt at suspense, though often falling short.

  • Criticized for a weak and predictable narrative.

  • Performances were considered uneven.

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Fun Fact

The film was based on a teleplay of the same name that aired in 1977, also starring Morgan Fairchild.

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