Pigs Are Seldom Clean
Pigs Are Seldom Clean

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Pigs Are Seldom Clean

1973
Movie
112 min
French

The true identity of an undercover RCMP narcotics agent is discovered by the criminals he is investigating and his family pays the price.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Sidney J. FurieGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disillusioned American boxer, forced to flee the country after a fight gone wrong, finds himself entangled in a dangerous web in Europe. He becomes involved with a mysterious woman and a corrupt underworld, where survival depends on his wits and fighting skills. The film explores themes of betrayal, corruption, and the fight for survival in a foreign land.

Critical Reception

Pigs Are Seldom Clean received a generally mixed to negative reception upon its release. Critics often cited a convoluted plot and a lack of clear character motivations as significant drawbacks. While some appreciated the attempt at a gritty crime thriller, many found the film to be uneven and uninspired, failing to live up to the potential of its cast and premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Plot is confusing and lacks coherence.

  • Performances are uneven, failing to elevate the material.

  • Fails to deliver a compelling crime thriller narrative.

Google audience: Audience reception for Pigs Are Seldom Clean is largely unavailable, but available commentary suggests viewers found the film to be a disappointing crime drama with a muddled storyline and a lack of engaging characters.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for a more prominent American star before Dale Robertson was cast, leading to some behind-the-scenes adjustments in its development.

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