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Over the Hill
A remake of 20th Century Fox’s Over the Hill [1931]. A father of three sons sells his properties to pay for tuitions of his two sons who study in Seoul. But he is indifferent to his youngest son. One day the youngest son witnesses his father stealing money, and takes the fall for his. The eldest son later marries a daughter of a rich family, neglecting his father; the second son becomes a poor artist. Time goes by; the father dies. After being released from prison, the youngest son goes to Vietnam to make money to support his mother, who was put in a nursing home after suffering mistreatment from eldest son. When the youngest son comes back from Vietnam he spurs anger on his brothers. The brothers soon reflect on their past, and live happily ever after.
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Plot Summary
A widowed rancher struggles to maintain his ranch and his relationship with his estranged daughter who has returned home after her husband's death. As he faces financial ruin and the increasing demands of his family, he must confront his past and fight for the future of his legacy.
Critical Reception
While Edward G. Robinson's performance was praised, the film received mixed reviews for its predictable plot and sentimental tone. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the family drama and others finding it overly melodramatic.
What Reviewers Say
Praises Edward G. Robinson's powerful portrayal of a conflicted patriarch.
Criticisms leveled at the film's overly sentimental and melodramatic storyline.
Some found the Western setting underdeveloped, focusing too heavily on family drama.
Google audience: Audience reception was lukewarm, with many appreciating the emotional performances but finding the narrative to be somewhat dated and predictable.
Fun Fact
Edward G. Robinson, in his final screen role, was already suffering from the lung cancer that would claim his life shortly after filming concluded.
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