Save the Lady
Save the Lady

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Save the Lady

1981
Movie
73 min
English

A ragtag group of kids set out to save derelict steam ferry Lady Hope from destruction.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Director: Michael L. MillerGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A timid accountant, unhappy with his life, decides to rob a bank to escape his mundane existence. He enlists the help of a zany ex-convict and a free-spirited woman to assist him in his ill-fated heist. Their plan quickly unravels into a chaotic and comical series of events as they try to outsmart the authorities and each other.

Critical Reception

Save the Lady was not widely critically acclaimed and is generally considered a minor film from the era. It received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics pointing to its uninspired plot and weak execution. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, failing to make a significant impact at the box office or in popular culture.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and a lack of genuine humor.

  • Performances are largely uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.

  • Despite its premise, the action and comedy elements fall flat.

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Fun Fact

The film was an early independent production for director Michael L. Miller, who later went on to direct other low-budget genre films.

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