Requiem Apache
Requiem Apache

Requiem Apache

1994Movie77 minEnglish

Alan Bleasdale's comic crime caper for Channel 4 about a former getaway driver desperate to leave his life of crime behind. Featuring Alfred Molina, David Ross, Amanda Mealing, Andrew Schofield and Julie Walters. Raymond Murtagh's Requim Apache tells the story of Hamish, who was once one of the criminal underworld's best getaway drivers. Now a new father and retired to the Suffolk countryside, he has to watch the baby at home alone. However, Hamish's peaceful and idyllic new life is shattered when his past rears its ugly head once again, and the old gang comes over for a visit. They make him an offer he dare not refuse to take on one last bank job. However, with no babysitter available, he is forced to take the baby with him.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Western

Plot Summary

In the harsh landscape of the late 19th century American West, a stoic bounty hunter named Jedediah stumbles upon a small, isolated Apache community. Tasked with bringing in a fugitive, his path becomes intertwined with the lives of the tribe, forcing him to confront his own prejudices and the brutal realities of the era. As tensions rise, he must decide where his loyalties truly lie.

Critical Reception

Requiem Apache was met with a mixed critical response upon its release. While some praised its ambitious scope and visual style, others found its narrative pacing to be uneven and its character development lacking. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its attempt at a nuanced portrayal of a difficult historical period, while others felt it fell short of its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative cinematography and authentic period detail.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.
  • Some found the film's thematic explorations compelling, while others deemed them heavy-handed.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's visual aesthetics and its attempt to explore complex themes. However, many felt the story could have been more engaging and the characters more relatable. The portrayal of the Apache culture received specific mention, with some finding it respectful and others feeling it was superficial.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Golden Globes.

Fun Fact

The distinctive Apache village set was meticulously constructed using traditional building techniques and materials sourced from the local region where it was filmed.

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