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The Stowaway
Peter stows away on a ship from Italy, and arrives in New York, pursued by the ship's captain. He is advised that he will find other Italians in Little Italy, so he goes there, where Gepetto takes him in, after he attempts to steal some food. He tries to be good, but gets in trouble for stealing, so Jimmy the pizza man has to show him the way and get him to school. He thinks he isn't important, so he tells tall tales, scratching his nose each time. He tells people that Gepetto is a big important politician, so people automatically want to support him, though Gepetto is not running for anything.
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Plot Summary
In the year 2001, a commercial starship carrying settlers to a new colony is en route through deep space. During a routine check, the crew discovers a stowaway, a desperate woman who boarded the ship illegally. As tensions rise and suspicion mounts, the crew must grapple with the potential threat she poses to their mission and their lives, all while battling the harsh realities of interstellar travel and their own inner demons.
Critical Reception
The Stowaway (1977) was a made-for-television film that garnered a mixed to positive reception. While praised for its ambitious science fiction premise and solid performances from its cast, particularly Robert Loggia, some critics noted that its pacing occasionally lagged and that some of the special effects, while decent for their time, showed their limitations. It was generally seen as a competent and engaging thriller within the sci-fi genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intriguing sci-fi premise and suspenseful plot.
Performances by the lead actors were generally well-received.
Some viewers found the pacing to be uneven in parts.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'The Stowaway (1977)' is not readily available, as it was a made-for-television film from an earlier era. General audience sentiment often aligns with critical reviews, appreciating the sci-fi elements and tension.
Fun Fact
The film was initially intended as a pilot for a potential television series exploring similar themes of deep-space survival and human drama.
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