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Preliminary Investigation
Far Eastern policeman Serezhkin, the hero of the movies "The Master of the Taiga" and "The Missing Witness", is now a captain. This time he investigates a complex case of missing rafts with wood, about the fight loggers with foreman Chubatov and a fire at the timber warehouse. All three cases are in one bundle: the intruders are trying to blame everything on the foreman. But Serezhkin is an experienced detective to figure it all out and save an honest man from prison.
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Plot Summary
A successful lawyer, haunted by a past mistake, takes on a controversial case defending a man accused of murder. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that implicates powerful figures and forces him to confront his own demons. The investigation becomes increasingly perilous as he risks his career and his life to uncover the truth.
Critical Reception
Preliminary Investigation was met with mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised the performances, particularly from Diana Muldaur and Michael Brandon, and the suspenseful plot. However, some found the pacing to be uneven and the resolution to be somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praise for the acting, especially the lead performances.
Noted for its engaging crime thriller elements and suspense.
Some criticism for pacing issues and a less-than-surprising conclusion.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Preliminary Investigation' is not widely documented.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was instead released as a made-for-television movie.
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