As youths in Azusa, Vinnie, Carter, and Rosie pull off a racing scam, substituting winners for plodders and winning big bucks on long odds. When an official uncovers the scam, they set him up for blackmail. Jump ahead twenty years, Carter and Rosie are married, successful racers in Kentucky about to sell their prize stallion, Simpatico. Vinnie is a drunk in Pomona. Vinnie decides to make a play for Rosie, lures Carter to California, steals his wallet and heads for Kentucky with the original blackmail material. Carter begs Vinnie's friend, a grocery clerk named Cecilia, to follow Vinnie and get the stuff back that he has in a box. Will she succeed?
In the seedy underbelly of the horse racing world, two lifelong friends, Vinnie and Carter, find their bond tested by a dangerous woman named Rosie. Rosie, with her seductive charm and manipulative nature, orchestrates a series of events that lead Vinnie and Carter into a deadly game of revenge and betrayal. As the stakes rise, they must confront their past mistakes and their desperate attempts to escape the consequences.
Simpatico received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its dark atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its star-studded cast. However, many found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided opinion, with some appreciating the performances and dark tone, while others found the story difficult to follow and unsatisfying.
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The film is based on the play of the same name by Sam Shepard.
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