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The Price
Geoffrey Carr is a wealthy, key player in Britain's emerging computer industry, and newly married to Frances , a much younger woman, with wilful daughter Clare from a previous marriage. He'll do anything to make them happy, including stretching his finances to buy a Georgian estate in County Wicklow, where Frances grew up. Frank Crossan is an Irish Republican hitman on the run from British authorities. Seeking refuge with old girlfriend Kate, he creates a plan to kidnap a wealthy Brit for a ransom to fund a major arms deal. Their two worlds collide when Frances and Clare are brutally snatched away to a bleak hideaway and taken hostage. Geoffrey initially wants to cave in to the kidnapper's demands “ but nothing is simple when a personal crisis plays out against the forces of political intrigue, high finance and with the eyes of the media on them.
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Plot Summary
A family grapples with the potential sale of their childhood home and the memories it holds. The father, struggling with debt, faces a difficult decision that divides the siblings. As they confront their past and present circumstances, they must decide what truly holds value.
Critical Reception
The Price (1985) was a made-for-television drama that received a modest reception. It was noted for its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors, though some critics found the pacing to be slow at times. It served as a poignant exploration of family dynamics and the emotional weight of material possessions.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive portrayal of familial conflict.
The performances were often highlighted as a strong point.
Some reviews noted a deliberate, sometimes slow, narrative pace.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this made-for-television film is not readily available through standard Google review metrics.
Fun Fact
This television film is an adaptation of Arthur Miller's 1968 play of the same name, though it updates the setting and some character elements.
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