Outward Signs of Wealth
Jean-Jacques Lestrade is the owner of a renowned veterinary clinic in Paris who lives in a luxurious apartment. He is part of Parisian high society and lives a wealthy lifestyle surrounded by young women and money. He relies on his trusty accountant, Jérôme Bouvier, to manage his finances. All goes well until the day that Béatrice Flamand, a tax inspector, shows up at his clinic, at which point Lestrade is now in trouble.
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Plot Summary
A white, middle-class construction foreman finds himself increasingly drawn to the revolutionary activities of his beautiful, working-class Puerto Rican neighbor. As their relationship deepens, he becomes entangled in her political activism, forcing him to confront his own privileged existence and the societal inequalities around him.
Critical Reception
Robert M. Young's "Outward Signs of Wealth" was a modest independent film that received a mixed to positive reception upon its release, praised for its performances and its attempt to tackle complex social and political themes, though some critics found its narrative occasionally uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for strong performances from Ed Harris and Kathleen Quinlan.
- Appreciated for its exploration of class differences and political engagement.
- Some found the pacing and character development to be somewhat underdeveloped.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced by the independent production company Latent Image, known for its socially conscious filmmaking.
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