Desperate Women
A laconic ex-hired gun in the Old West teams up with three scrappy female prisoners abandoned in the desert, two orphaned children, an army deserter, and a group of cantankerous animals, all of whom try to outsmart and outshoot a ratty gang of desperadoes trying to retrieve their boss' girlfriend and the saddle-tramp's secret cargo.
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Plot Summary
A woman desperately seeks her missing sister in the dangerous underworld of Los Angeles. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a dark conspiracy involving a sleazy motel owner and a group of ruthless criminals. The search becomes a perilous journey where she must confront betrayal and violence to find the truth.
Critical Reception
Desperate Women received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its suspenseful atmosphere and performances, while others found its plot convoluted and its portrayal of violence gratuitous. It is often considered a lesser-known thriller from the late 1970s.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its tense atmosphere and lead performance.
- Criticized for a formulaic and sometimes predictable plot.
- Noted for its gritty depiction of a dark urban underbelly.
Google audience: Audience reception for Desperate Women is largely un documented through widely available Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was instead broadcast as a made-for-television movie.
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