The Last Meeting
The Last Meeting

The Last Meeting

1974Movie92 minRussian

Writer Pavel Snegirev comes to the village where during the war there was an orphanage where he spent his childhood, and meets his old friend Klim Avilov. The collective farm foreman does not understand and does not accept the writer, who did not keep his promised word and did not return after the army, thereby betraying both their friendship and the love of Anichka, who had been waiting for Pavel all this time. Their meeting is the last in their lives.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: William F. ClaxtonGenres: Drama, War

Plot Summary

During the Vietnam War, a young soldier named Lt. George Brody is sent to a remote outpost to investigate the disappearance of a fellow soldier. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy involving drug smuggling and moral compromise among his superiors.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempt to portray the darker side of military operations, it failed to resonate widely with audiences or critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's narrative is often seen as uninspired and formulaic.
  • Character development is frequently criticized as superficial.
  • The war setting and themes are handled without significant depth or originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are scarce, and there is no readily available consensus on specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of Tom Selleck's early roles in his acting career before he achieved widespread fame.

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