Breaking Point
With D-Day less than 72 hours off, top US intelligence officer Jefferson Pike (Corbin Bernsen), is captured by the enemy. Pike, one of handful of officers who know where the allies will strike, is a professional who the Nazis know will never succumb to torture. They hatch a diabolical plan to deceive him into thinking that the war is over and he's recuperating from memory loss in a US hospital in Germany. His doctor (John Glover) and nurse (Joanna Pacula) head an elite Nazi psychological team that attempt to convince Pike into revealing the top secret. But as time slips away, Pike's captors decide he must reach his BREAKING POINT... or die.
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Plot Summary
A former police detective, haunted by a past trauma, becomes entangled in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game with a charismatic but disturbed millionaire. As the lines between reality and delusion blur, he must confront his own demons to survive the escalating psychological warfare.
Critical Reception
Breaking Point received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising John Lithgow's intense performance but finding the film's plot convoluted and predictable. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the psychological tension while others found it unsatisfying.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for John Lithgow's menacing performance.
- Criticized for a predictable and somewhat confusing plot.
- Struggles to maintain consistent tension despite its thriller elements.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, with those available indicating a generally lukewarm reception. Some viewers found the film's psychological aspects engaging, while others were disappointed by its pacing and narrative resolution.
Fun Fact
Director Jim McBride previously directed the acclaimed film 'Breathless' (1983), starring Richard Gere, and later directed episodes of television series such as 'The Outer Limits' and 'Pushing Daisies'.
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