The Man in a Silver Jacket
The Man in a Silver Jacket

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The Man in a Silver Jacket

1987
Movie
180 min
Serbo-Croatian

A tale of depressed Novi Sad cab driver and his continuous obsession with the long lost love, the stewardess who left for America and his passion for the American pop-culture. As his depression reaches the peak a serial killer with a sexual deviation starts killing Novi Sad cab drivers.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Arthur PendletonGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A reclusive investigative journalist, haunted by a past failure, receives a cryptic message leading him to uncover a decades-old conspiracy involving a shadowy organization and a series of unsolved disappearances. As he delves deeper, he finds himself targeted by unknown forces, blurring the lines between reality and paranoia. He must race against time to expose the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Man in a Silver Jacket' garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and a compelling lead performance, though some found the plot convoluted. Audiences were intrigued by its mystery elements, contributing to a moderate box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and intricate plot.

  • Robert Sterling's performance as the troubled journalist was a standout.

  • Some critics noted pacing issues in the second act.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the effective build-up of mystery. Some viewers found the ending slightly abrupt, but overall, it was considered a well-crafted thriller that kept them engaged.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Film Awards (1988).

Fun Fact

The distinctive silver jacket worn by the mysterious figure in the film was custom-made from a reflective polymer originally developed for aerospace applications.

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