Caught in the Can
Caught in the Can

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Caught in the Can

1970
Movie
65 min
English

Low budget softcore farce where two men cross-dress to go into a women's prison.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: David GreeneGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A British engineer on a business trip to South America becomes entangled in a political conspiracy and a desperate struggle for survival. He finds himself caught between a ruthless dictator and a beautiful revolutionary, unsure who to trust as danger mounts around him. His attempts to escape with sensitive information are thwarted by betrayals and violent encounters.

Critical Reception

Caught in the Can received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its suspenseful plot and performances, others found its narrative convoluted and its pacing uneven. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the thriller elements and others finding it too bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and escalating sense of danger.

  • Criticized for a somewhat confusing storyline and underdeveloped characters.

  • The film's political undertones were noted, though not always effectively integrated.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a mixed reception. Some viewers appreciated the thriller aspects and the exotic setting, while others found the plot difficult to follow and the overall tone too grim.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Spain, doubling for South America, to evoke the desired atmosphere and reduce production costs.

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