The Domino Principle
The Domino Principle

The Domino Principle

1977Movie98 minEnglish

Roy Tucker, a Vietnam war veteran with excellent shooting skills, is serving a long prison sentence when a mysterious visitor promises him that he will be released if he agrees to carry out a dangerous assignment.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Google Users70%
Director: Stanley KramerGenres: Crime, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

Roy Tucker, a Vietnam War veteran serving time for manslaughter, is offered a chance at freedom by a mysterious organization known only as "The Company." In exchange for his release, Tucker must agree to commit a murder for them. Once released, he finds himself isolated and under constant surveillance, manipulated by the organization's unseen leaders.

Critical Reception

The Domino Principle received a mixed reception from critics. While Gene Hackman's performance was often praised, the film's convoluted plot and pacing were frequently criticized. The movie struggled to find a large audience upon its release.

What Reviewers Say

  • Gene Hackman delivers a strong performance as a man caught in a sinister conspiracy.
  • The film's suspenseful premise is undermined by a muddled and anticlimactic narrative.
  • Stanley Kramer's direction is competent, but unable to elevate the uneven screenplay.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally acknowledge the intriguing premise and Hackman's performance but often point to a confusing and disappointing resolution.

Fun Fact

The film was one of the last major Hollywood productions to be filmed entirely on location in the United States, utilizing various cities including Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Chicago.

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Gene Hackman infamously took the lead role in this leaden political thriller for the paycheck, turning down such unseen arthouse fare as "Jaws," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," and "Apocalypse Now." Hackman is Tucker, a Vietnam vetera...