Internal Sleuth
Internal Sleuth

Internal Sleuth

1973Movie89 minJapanese

When 150 guns are stolen from Iwakuni base and two police officers are shot dead, a detective criminal tries to find out the truth.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: J. Lee ThompsonGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A divorced architect named Bob Brozzie is struggling to cope with his ex-wife's remarriage. His life takes a bizarre turn when he starts to suspect his new husband, a wealthy businessman, of being involved in a murder. Driven by obsession and a desire for revenge, Bob begins his own investigation, delving into a dark world of deception and danger.

Critical Reception

Internal Sleuth received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some acknowledged the performances of its cast, particularly Gene Hackman, the film was largely criticized for its convoluted plot, dark tone, and lack of coherence. Audiences also found it to be a disappointing entry in the thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Gene Hackman delivers a compelling performance as a man unraveling.
  • The film suffers from a convoluted and confusing plot.
  • Its dark and grim atmosphere failed to engage a wider audience.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Internal Sleuth' is not readily available. General audience reception appears to have been lukewarm, with many finding the movie to be less than satisfying.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for Jack Lemmon and was titled 'The Detective's Wife' before Gene Hackman was cast and the title was changed.

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