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Floodstage
The adventures of a traveling troupe of entertainers who raft along the Mississippi River, stopping at towns along the way to present their tent show.
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Plot Summary
A former hostage negotiator is drawn back into action when a desperate man takes a young woman hostage on a remote island during a hurricane. He must race against time and the elements to save her before the storm makes landfall and the situation escalates further.
Critical Reception
Floodstage was a made-for-television film that received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for Treat Williams' performance and the suspenseful, albeit predictable, plot. It was noted for its tense atmosphere and effective use of its isolated setting.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful premise and confined setting.
Treat Williams' performance as the conflicted negotiator was a highlight.
Some critics found the plot to be somewhat formulaic and predictable.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this made-for-television film is not readily available through common platforms.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in South Carolina, utilizing the coastal landscape to enhance the sense of isolation and impending danger from the hurricane.
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