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An Italian prison official's wife is kidnapped, and the kidnappers demand that a notorious prisoner be released in order for the man to get his wife back. He gets the man released - but then kidnaps him himself, in order to ensure that the man's colleagues don't kill his wife. Enraged, the gang sets out to free their compatriot and kill the man who took him.
A chartered accountant, Arthur Cantor, finds himself entangled in a complex web of deception and murder after winning a small fortune in a poker game. As he tries to recover his winnings, he becomes the target of a ruthless crime syndicate led by the enigmatic "May.” Cantor must outwit his pursuers and uncover the truth behind their motives before they silence him permanently.
Revolver received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some praised its suspenseful atmosphere and Oliver Reed's performance, many found the plot convoluted and the violence gratuitous. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the gritty crime thriller elements and others put off by its bleak tone.
Praised for its tense atmosphere and Oliver Reed's compelling performance.
Criticized for a convoluted and often confusing plot.
Some found the film's violence excessive and its tone overly grim.
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Oliver Reed was reportedly so committed to his role as the beleaguered Arthur Cantor that he performed many of his own stunts, including a dangerous fall during a chase sequence.
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Were it not for the truly shocking dubbing on the version I saw, this could have been much more enjoyable to watch. One you get used to that, though - it isn't half bad. Oliver Reed is "Cipriani" a cop turned prisoner governor whose wife is...