Everyone Off to Jail
Everyone Off to Jail

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Everyone Off to Jail

1993
Movie
99 min
Spanish

A prison in Valencia hosts an event recognizing political prisoners jailed during Franco’s reign. The reunion proves more raucous than the organizers intended.

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IMDb8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic89
Google Users94%
Director: Michael MannGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seasoned LAPD detective is obsessed with capturing a brilliant and elusive thief and his professional crew. As their paths repeatedly cross, a complex cat-and-mouse game unfolds, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. The detective finds himself increasingly drawn into the thief's methodical world, leading to a final, fateful confrontation.

Critical Reception

The film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its intense action sequences, complex characters, and stylish direction. It is often cited as one of the greatest crime films ever made and is lauded for its groundbreaking cinematography and masterful pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Masterful direction and a gripping narrative.

  • Iconic performances from Pacino and De Niro.

  • Visually stunning with electrifying action sequences.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praise the film's thrilling plot, the legendary performances of its lead actors, and its compelling exploration of the criminal underworld. Many highlight the intense shootouts and the profound psychological battle between the protagonist and antagonist.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, winning for Best Cinematography. Received numerous other awards and nominations from various film critics associations.

Fun Fact

The iconic diner scene between Al Pacino and Robert De Niro was filmed over three days and is one of the most famous scenes in cinematic history, despite being only about 10 minutes long.

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