Delta County, USA
Delta County, USA

Delta County, USA

1977Movie100 minEnglish

Delta County is a staid Southern community caught between the old traditions and a rapidly changing way of life. For teenagers Terry Nicholas, his sister McCain, and Joe Ed, the boy from the wrong side of the tracks that she's attracted to, the old traditions have little meaning in their lives. Their elders, struggling to preserve values of an older day, have personal problems that are sometimes overwhelming, such as the one facing John McCain Jr., an alcoholic whose wife Kate is having a hidden and torrid romance that sets her husband off on a vengeance-seeking spree.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Vicente ArandaGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of criminals plans and executes a daring bank robbery, but their escape is fraught with danger and betrayal. As they attempt to disappear with their loot, they find themselves on the run from both the law and their own internal conflicts. The film explores the breakdown of trust and the escalating violence that follows greed.

Critical Reception

Delta County, USA, was a relatively overlooked film upon its release, receiving a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some acknowledged the stylish direction and tense atmosphere, many found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with few memorable moments or lasting impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted plot and a lack of engaging character development.
  • While visually competent, the narrative fails to deliver a truly compelling crime thriller.
  • Despite a talented cast, the performances feel somewhat restrained, contributing to the film's overall mediocrity.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is scarce for this film, indicating it did not garner significant widespread attention or discussion. Those few reviews that exist often echo critical sentiment, pointing to a story that is neither particularly thrilling nor memorable.

Fun Fact

Despite the film's title and setting, it was primarily filmed in Spain, with Vicente Aranda, a Spanish director, at the helm, adding an interesting layer of international production to the American-set crime drama.

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