Lorca and the Outlaws
Lorca and the Outlaws

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Lorca and the Outlaws

1984
Movie
95 min
English

Jowitt, a mercenary without recluse institutes a totalitarian regime in a small mining city of an arid planet, Ordessa, helped in that by androids incapable of any emotion. The young Lorca and his android professor, Kid, are both in this tended situation. To find the liberty, they must at any costs seize a spaceship, the "Red Star", but they quickly have to face an android killer...

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Gaby DellalGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Set in the bleak industrial landscape of Northern England, the film follows a group of young men who idolize the poet Federico García Lorca and form a gang known as 'The Outlaws'. They engage in petty crime and seek meaning and artistic expression amidst their harsh surroundings, often clashing with authority and each other.

Critical Reception

Lorca and the Outlaws is a lesser-known British drama that received a mixed to negative reception upon its release, often being overlooked in favor of more prominent films of the era. It garnered some attention for its gritty depiction of youth culture and aspirations in a working-class environment, but was frequently criticized for its pacing and underdeveloped narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw portrayal of working-class youth and their search for identity.

  • Criticized for its slow pacing and lack of a compelling narrative arc.

  • Rupert Everett's early performance was noted, though often overshadowed by the film's overall perceived weaknesses.

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Fun Fact

The film marked an early role for Rupert Everett, who would go on to become a prominent figure in British cinema, known for his roles in films like 'Another Country' and 'My Best Friend's Wedding'.

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