The Voice
The Voice

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The Voice

1982
Movie
122 min
Italian

The film tells episodes in the life of seventeen-old Gongia in 1920s Albany that lead her to the decision of becoming a nun under the name of sister Teresa.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: David HemmingsGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy, paralyzed industrialist hires a former spy to impersonate him after his presumed death. The plan is to uncover the truth behind his attempted murder and expose the conspiracy. However, the plan quickly becomes complicated as the impersonator falls for the industrialist's wife and finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of deceit.

Critical Reception

The Voice received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its performances uneven. While some appreciated the attempt at a suspenseful thriller, the execution failed to impress most.

What Reviewers Say

  • A convoluted plot that fails to build suspense.

  • Performances are largely uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • The film struggles to find a consistent tone, shifting awkwardly between genres.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable for this film, making it difficult to gauge specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

This film was originally intended to be a television pilot for a potential series.

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