Dangerous Prize
Dangerous Prize

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Dangerous Prize

1988
Movie
17 min
Russian

Students of the 5th "B" class were awarded a movie camera for the first place in collecting waste paper. Anton Dudkin was assigned to shoot a chronicle of the life of the class. As a result of all the funny stories that happened to the guys during the filming, they decided to scrap the "dangerous prize" — the movie camera.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Christian DuguayGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young adventurer, fresh out of prison, is hired to retrieve a stolen artifact from a corrupt businessman. He finds himself entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse, with betrayal lurking at every turn. He must rely on his wits and courage to survive and complete his mission.

Critical Reception

Dangerous Prize received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its action sequences uninspired. Audiences also had a lukewarm response, considering it a generic B-movie thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its formulaic storyline and lack of originality.

  • Action sequences were often described as unengaging.

  • The film struggled to find a significant audience or critical praise.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a perception of the film as a forgettable action flick with little to offer beyond standard genre tropes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Quebec, Canada, and aimed to capitalize on the rising popularity of action-adventure films in the late 1980s, though it did not achieve widespread success.

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