Programado Para Morir
Programado Para Morir

Programado Para Morir

1989Movie90 minEnglish

Mafia members go after a father and a son who know too much.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: J. Christian IngvardsenGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A decorated police detective, nearing retirement, is framed for murder by a corrupt superior officer. He must go on the run to clear his name, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the city's government. With the help of a former informant, he races against time to expose the truth before he's silenced permanently.

Critical Reception

Programado Para Morir, also known as 'To Die For', received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences upon its release. It was often criticized for its predictable plot and uneven pacing, though some performances were noted as a redeeming quality. The film did not achieve significant critical acclaim or commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative and predictable storyline.
  • Performances, particularly from the lead, are often cited as trying to elevate the material.
  • Pacing issues and a lack of originality hampered its overall appeal.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available suggest a generally uninspired viewing experience, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the crime thriller genre.

Fun Fact

The film was released in some markets under the title 'To Die For', leading to potential confusion with the more well-known 1995 film of the same name directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Nicole Kidman.

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