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Half-brothers Stefane and Antony despise their biological father, callous millionaire Charles Calvert. Because Charles refuses to share his wealth with his sons, Stefane and Antony ask hip American thrill-seeker Duffy to help steal the money they believe is their birthright. When Charles decides to move a large portion of his savings from Morocco to France, Duffy has an opportunity to stage a daring burglary attempt at sea.
A reformed safecracker is blackmailed into returning to his old ways for one last job. He must pull off a daring heist of a diamond necklace from the yacht of a reclusive millionaire. As he assembles his old crew, he finds that the stakes are higher and the betrayal more imminent than he ever imagined.
Duffy was met with a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. While some appreciated the stylish direction and the performances of its lead actors, the film ultimately failed to distinguish itself as a memorable entry in the heist genre.
The film suffers from a predictable plot and a lack of tension.
Performances are decent, but cannot salvage the weak script.
Visually, the film has some style, but it's not enough to carry the narrative.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but the few available suggest a film that is largely forgettable, with some viewers finding it a watchable but ultimately uninspired crime thriller.
The film was shot on location in Spain, taking advantage of the Mediterranean coastline for its exotic setting.
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Though this takes quite a while to warm up, the actual heist caper stuff is quite fun to watch. James Mason "Calvert" is a bit of a crook. A sophisticate, but a crook nonetheless. He has two rather put-upon sons in "Stefane" (James Fox) and...