Abraham's Gold
In this tragic melodrama, a man who has been hiding his Nazi past has it come back to haunt him when his hippie daughter, whom he disapproves of, comes back to bond with her daughter, whom he's been raising. Meanwhile, he and his drinking buddy, a beer-truck driver, go on a jaunt to Poland to recover some gold fillings he had hidden years ago during the time when he worked in a concentration camp. The truck driver inadvertently leaves a filling lying around at home, and his mother immediately recognizes it for what it is. When she confronts him, he claims that "Jews don't mean anything to me" and she must then reveal his Jewish heritage to him: she was a housekeeper in a Jewish household and he was a child there whom she adopted during the Holocaust in order to save his life. The driver then confronts the wily old Nazi, who conceives a brutal scheme which will save his cozy life at the expense of the reputations of the driver and his granddaughter.
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Plot Summary
A former detective, Abraham, living a quiet life in a small town, is drawn back into his violent past when a ruthless criminal organization targets the community. He must confront his demons and use his old skills to protect the innocent and bring justice to the town. The film follows his perilous journey as he battles overwhelming odds.
Critical Reception
Abraham's Gold received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While some critics acknowledged its attempt at a gritty action-thriller, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. Performances were occasionally praised, but the overall consensus pointed to a film that failed to deliver a compelling narrative.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a derivative plot that offers little originality.
- William Devane's performance is a highlight, but it's not enough to save the movie.
- The action sequences are competently handled but fail to elevate the overall experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Abraham's Gold are scarce and generally unenthusiastic, with many viewers finding it a forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre. Some appreciated the straightforward action, while others criticized its underdeveloped characters and a weak story.
Fun Fact
The film was notably one of the last projects William Devane starred in before taking a more prominent role in the television series 'Knots Landing'.
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