A Beautiful Killing
A Beautiful Killing

Movie spotlight

A Beautiful Killing

1974
Movie
74 min
English

A pair of detectives are faced with murder at a plush health spa for women.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users78%
Director: Richard FleischerGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired hitman is pulled back into the dangerous world he tried to leave behind when his former associates frame him for a crime. He must race against time to clear his name and protect his loved ones from a ruthless organization.

Critical Reception

A Beautiful Killing received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its gritty atmosphere and Bronson's performance, others found the plot predictable and the violence gratuitous. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the action-packed narrative and others put off by its dark themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense pacing and Charles Bronson's stoic performance.

  • Criticized for excessive violence and a formulaic plot.

  • The film offers a solid crime thriller but lacks originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's action sequences and Bronson's charismatic presence. However, some viewers found the story to be uninspired and too violent.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Killer' before being changed to 'A Beautiful Killing' during production.

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