Chase
Chase

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Chase

1983
Movie
23 min
Macedonian

A dispute about water causes dramatic consequences, and the whole story grows into a tragic metaphor for the fate of a man doomed to fight for a bare existence.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: 1983 Television Film Directed by Paul SchneiderGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A ruthless criminal mastermind, known only as 'The Shark', orchestrates a daring bank heist. He plans to escape to South America with his loot, but a determined detective is hot on his trail. The film follows the high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between the hunter and the hunted, with the detective risking everything to bring The Shark to justice.

Critical Reception

Chase (1983) was a made-for-television movie that received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences alike. It was noted for its generic plot and underdeveloped characters, though some performances were deemed adequate for the genre. The film did not achieve significant critical acclaim or commercial success, existing as a relatively obscure entry in 1980s crime dramas.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable storyline and a lack of originality.

  • Performances are serviceable but do little to elevate the material.

  • Lacks the tension and excitement expected from a crime thriller.

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Fun Fact

Richard Lynch, who played the antagonist 'The Shark', was known for his distinctive villainous roles in numerous films and television shows throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

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