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Lipps & McCain
Two modern-day cowboys get in trouble with the locals--due to a rigged card game and a dalliance with a farmer's daughter--and have to make a run for it. They take refuge in a local brothel, where the girls do their best to take the boys' minds off their troubles.
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Plot Summary
Two former convicts, Lipps and McCain, struggle to go straight after their release from prison. However, the lure of crime and the desperation of their circumstances pull them back into a dangerous world of illegal activities. They navigate betrayals and violence as they try to survive on the fringes of society.
Critical Reception
Lipps & McCain received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some acknowledged its gritty portrayal of ex-convict life, many found the plot formulaic and the execution lacking. Audiences, however, showed some interest in its tough-guy genre elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempts at gritty realism.
Criticized for a predictable and uninspired storyline.
Performances were noted as adequate but not particularly memorable.
Google audience: Audience reception data for Lipps & McCain is not readily available through standard Google review metrics.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a relatively low budget, contributing to its raw, independent feel, but also limiting its production value.
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