Double Crossed
Double Crossed

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Double Crossed

1984
Movie
91 min
Cantonese

Shaw Brothers movie.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Peter CraneGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A desperate insurance investigator, haunted by his past and facing mounting financial pressures, becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. He must navigate a treacherous world of deceit and double-dealing to uncover the truth behind a complex insurance fraud scheme. The investigation forces him to confront his own moral ambiguities as the stakes become increasingly personal and perilous.

Critical Reception

Double Crossed was a made-for-television film that garnered moderate attention for its suspenseful plot and strong lead performance. While not a major critical success, it was appreciated by audiences for its tense atmosphere and crime-thriller elements. It often gets mentioned as a solid, if somewhat forgotten, entry in the television crime drama genre of the 1980s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense pacing and engaging mystery.

  • Robert Forster's performance as the conflicted investigator was a highlight.

  • Felt like a standard, yet effective, TV thriller of its era.

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Fun Fact

The film was a vehicle for Robert Forster, who was seeking to revive his career after a period of less prominent roles in the late 1970s.

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