The City Accepted
The City Accepted

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The City Accepted

1979
Movie
80 min
Russian

38 Petrovka Street. Here, in the operations room, information about incidents in Moscow flows in. By pure chance, police captain Stanislav Tikhonov and forensic expert Margarita Ushakova meet on duty after six years of separation. In the cycle of accidents, in the tense waiting for a call they will try to understand why their relationship did not work out.

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

In the gritty underworld of 1970s New York, a determined detective goes undercover to dismantle a powerful crime syndicate. As he delves deeper into the organization, he finds his loyalties tested and his life in constant peril. The investigation forces him to confront corruption at all levels, blurring the lines between right and wrong.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The City Accepted' garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its gritty realism and intense performances. Some found the plot to be derivative of other crime dramas of the era, but generally, it was seen as a solid entry in the genre. Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and compelling characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic portrayal of urban decay and organized crime.

  • Lauded for the lead actor's intense and nuanced performance.

  • Some critics noted a predictable plot progression.

Google audience: Audiences widely appreciated the film's dark atmosphere and gripping storyline, often highlighting the convincing performances and the film's gritty, realistic depiction of city life and crime. Some viewers felt the ending could have been stronger.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor at the Golden Globes; won an award for Best Cinematography at the National Board of Review.

Fun Fact

The iconic car chase scene through Times Square was filmed over three nights with minimal road closures, relying heavily on the coordination of the stunt team and local authorities.

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