Private investigation
Private investigation

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Private investigation

1987
Movie
94 min
Polish

Rafal Skonecki loses his family in a car accident, caused by a drunken driver. When he is informed that the investigation is discontinued, he decides to take justice into his own hand.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Martin CampbellGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced former detective, now working as a private investigator, takes on a case involving a missing woman that quickly spirals into a complex web of corporate espionage and murder. As he delves deeper, he finds himself targeted by dangerous forces who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. The investigator must race against time to uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Private Investigations was met with a generally negative reception from critics, who largely found the plot convoluted and the action sequences uninspired. While some acknowledged Ray Sharkey's performance, the film was ultimately seen as a forgettable entry in the action-thriller genre of the late 1980s.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and often nonsensical plot.

  • Action sequences are routine and lack originality.

  • Performances are uneven, with Ray Sharkey's efforts failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Private Investigations are scarce, with those available generally reflecting critical sentiment, noting a weak story and unexciting action.

Fun Fact

Ray Sharkey, who plays the lead detective, was known for his tough-guy roles and had previously starred in films like 'The Idolmaker'.

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