Juvenile Crime
Juvenile Crime

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Juvenile Crime

1997
Movie
77 min
Japanese

In November of 1988 four young men abducted and held Junko Furuta for several weeks in the house of one of her captors. This is her story.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Reginald HudlinGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A reformed convict attempting to go straight finds his life threatened when his former associates, involved in a string of petty crimes, begin to pressure him to return to his old ways. As the situation escalates, he must confront his past and protect his new life from the dangerous individuals who refuse to let him escape.

Critical Reception

Juvenile Crime received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the performances uninspired. While some acknowledged a few moments of tension, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling crime drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and excitement.

  • Performances are generally weak and unconvincing.

  • A forgettable entry in the crime genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for Juvenile Crime is not widely documented, but available comments suggest disappointment with the film's uninspired storytelling and execution.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more substantial crime thriller, but significant script rewrites and production issues led to its less impactful final version.

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