Company Business
Company Business

Movie spotlight

Company Business

1991
Movie
98 min
English

An aging agent is called back by "the Company" to run a hostage trade of a Soviet spy for an American agent.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: William RichertGenres: Crime, Thriller, Action

Plot Summary

A retired spy is framed for treason and must team up with a convicted assassin to clear his name. They are pursued by a shadowy government agency and navigate a treacherous landscape of double-crosses and betrayals. Their only hope is to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy before they are eliminated.

Critical Reception

Company Business received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the action sequences uninspired. While the performances of Gene Hackman and Danny Aiello were occasionally praised, the film struggled to find a cohesive tone or maintain audience engagement. It was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted plot that is difficult to follow.

  • Action sequences are often routine and lack excitement.

  • The performances of the lead actors provide some occasional highlights but cannot save the film.

Google audience: Audience reception for Company Business is largely dismissive, with many viewers finding the movie predictable and lacking in originality. Some appreciated the presence of Gene Hackman, but felt the overall story and execution were subpar.

Fun Fact

The film was co-written by William Richert, who also directed it, and was based on his own novel, 'The Company Way'.

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