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A Sold Life
Two members of the fascist legion GOD WANTS IT, Michele and Luigi, both from Sicily, met in Malaga and became friends in the course of the 1936-39 counter revolution. Based upon the short story by Leonardo Sciascia.
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Plot Summary
A young investigative journalist uncovers a dark secret within his family's past. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and danger, questioning the motives of those closest to him. The truth he seeks could put his life on the line.
Critical Reception
A Sold Life received a mixed to negative reception upon its release, largely overlooked by critics at the time. Audiences found its thriller elements somewhat uninspired and its dramatic turns unconvincing.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles to balance its dramatic ambitions with its thriller plot.
Performances are uneven, with some actors failing to elevate the material.
The pacing is often slow, failing to build sufficient suspense.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally developed as a vehicle for a different lead actor before Michael Brandon was cast.
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