Contract with Death
Contract with Death

Contract with Death

1998Movie125 minRussian

A talented surgeon becomes a target of various forces after inventing a new organs transplantation technique.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Peter WernerGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A respected detective's life unravels when his son becomes entangled with a dangerous cult. As he delves deeper to save his son, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the city's elite. The detective must race against time to expose the truth and rescue his family before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Contract with Death was a made-for-television movie that garnered a mixed reception. While some critics appreciated its thriller elements and the performances of its lead actors, others found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. It served as a decent entry in the crime drama genre for its intended television audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful premise and Robert Urich's compelling performance.
  • Criticized for a familiar plot and occasional lack of originality.
  • Considered a solid, if unspectacular, crime thriller for television.

Google audience: Audience feedback for Contract with Death is largely unavailable through typical aggregate platforms, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a series of made-for-television movies starring Robert Urich in crime-related roles.

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