High Risk
High Risk is a program aired by the CBS television network as part of its 1988 fall lineup. The genesis of High Risk was a 1988 strike by members of both the Writers Guild of America, East and Writers Guild of America, west against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Unable to produce regular, scripted series, programs such as High Risk were put together to serve as replacements under fear of a two-year lockout. The CBS 100% in-house production featured "high-risk" stunts and jobs such as Border Patrol agent, automobile repo men, cave explorers, and thrilling roller-coaster testers. Intended as a two-year commitment, strike or no strike, High Risk received unanimous condemnations and was cancelled after being presented for one night. The show was hosted by Wayne Rogers.
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Plot Summary
A former cop turned mercenary is hired to rescue a kidnapped woman from a ruthless crime lord. However, he soon discovers that the woman he's trying to save might be more involved in the situation than he initially believed, leading to a dangerous double-cross.
Critical Reception
High Risk received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and generic action sequences. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, finding the film to be a forgettable entry in the action genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacks originality and compelling action.
- Performances are uninspired.
- A forgettable and formulaic thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews for High Risk are scarce, but available commentary suggests a general disappointment with its uninspired execution and lack of memorable moments.
Fun Fact
Despite its release in 1988, the film was shot in the Philippines, a common location for low-budget action films during that era due to favorable production costs.
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