For a Good Cause
For a Good Cause

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For a Good Cause

1997
Movie
105 min
French

When 12-year-old Tonin's teacher announces that he is looking for volunteers to house one of several orphan African refugees for a month during their visit to Paris, the exuberent, well-meaning youth immediately offers his own abode. His classmates cheer and he feels happy until he broaches the subject with his parents. Daniel, the boy's father is delighted by his son's humanitarianism, but still says no. Not wanting to lose face at school, Tonin decides to take the visitor anyway and just keep him hidden for the next few weeks. This family-oriented French comedy follows his efforts to keep his new African guest, Moussa, a secret.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: David A. PriorGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former DEA agent, haunted by the loss of his partner, goes undercover to dismantle a dangerous drug cartel operating out of Los Angeles. He must navigate a treacherous underworld, facing betrayal and violence at every turn. As the stakes rise, he finds himself in a desperate race against time to stop the cartel's operations before they claim more innocent lives.

Critical Reception

While "For a Good Cause" was a direct-to-video release and did not receive widespread critical attention, it is generally seen as a serviceable action film within its genre. It garnered moderate attention from home video audiences who appreciated its straightforward action sequences and the presence of its lead actor. Critical commentary, where it exists, often points to a formulaic plot but acknowledges its entertainment value for fans of 90s action cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Delivers a predictable but engaging action plot.

  • Features competent fight choreography and chase sequences.

  • Relies heavily on the star power of its lead actor for appeal.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their sentiment for "For a Good Cause" is not readily available due to its direct-to-video nature and older release date.

Fun Fact

Michael Dudikoff, known for his roles in the American Ninja series, starred in this film as a former DEA agent, continuing his career in action cinema throughout the 1990s.

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