Gotta Run!
Juuso, Late, and Pyry return from military service to their small village in the Finnish countryside. Finding work is difficult there, so Juuso decides to take a job on a Norwegian oil drilling platform. Late could start working on his family's chicken farm but wants to break free from his father who has a new wife. Looking for work in Gothenburg, Sweden, he only runs into more problems and is deported back to Finland. Pyry would like to take over his late father's farm but family quarrels over the estate make him quit his agricultural studies and, together with drifter Late, take a job in a steel mill in southern Finland.
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Plot Summary
A former police detective, framed for a crime he didn't commit, must go on the run to clear his name. Pursued by both the police and the criminal organization responsible for setting him up, he uncovers a dangerous conspiracy. He has to rely on his wits and the help of unlikely allies to survive and expose the truth.
Critical Reception
Gotta Run! received mixed to negative reviews from critics, often criticized for its convoluted plot and uninspired action sequences. Audiences found it to be a forgettable entry in the action-thriller genre of the early 80s.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacks compelling action and a coherent narrative.
- Despite a capable cast, the film fails to deliver a thrilling experience.
- A predictable and uninspired crime thriller.
Google audience: Google user reviews for Gotta Run! are largely absent, but available commentary suggests general disappointment with the film's generic plot and lack of engaging action.
Fun Fact
The film was released in Italy as 'Unbelievable Adventures of Italians in Russia', which is a different film entirely, leading to some confusion in international film databases.
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