Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter

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Gimme Shelter

1987
Movie
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English

A charity music video collection from the UK-based music paper Melody Maker.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Ron MancusoGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A wealthy, self-centered father abandons his pregnant teenage mistress after she refuses to have an abortion. He leaves her to fend for herself on the streets, where she falls in with a group of delinquents. Meanwhile, his wife struggles to maintain their affluent life while dealing with his infidelity and the potential scandal.

Critical Reception

Gimme Shelter received mixed reviews from critics. While Jon Voight's performance was often praised, the film was criticized for its melodramatic plot and heavy-handed social commentary. Audiences were similarly divided, with some finding the story compelling and others deeming it too bleak and unrealistic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Jon Voight's intense performance.

  • Criticized for its overly melodramatic and predictable storyline.

  • Some found the film's exploration of social issues compelling, while others found it heavy-handed.

Google audience: Audience reception for Gimme Shelter is not readily available through specific Google user ratings or detailed summaries.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Christian Slater's role in "Gimme Shelter" marked one of his early feature film appearances, helping to establish his career as a young actor known for playing rebellious or troubled characters.

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