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South Beach
South Beach was an American action/adventure series that aired on NBC during the summer of 1993. The series was created by Dick Wolf and Robert DeLaurentis and starred Yancy Butler, who had been the lead actress a year earlier in another failed Wolf/DeLaurentis series, Mann & Machine. Set in South Beach, Florida, the Modesty Blaise-inspired storyline had Butler playing Kate Patrick, a thief who, along with her partner Vernon, is given the choice of going to jail or working for a government agency run by a man named Roberts. The series saw Kate and Vernon take on various missions for Roberts, which usually called on the duo to make use of their skills as thieves. The series also co-starred Patti D'Arbanville. The first episode guest-starred the British actor, Christopher Bowen as Dimitriev. Seven episodes were produced of this series, but only six were aired.
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Plot Summary
In the vibrant and often treacherous world of Miami's South Beach during the late 1980s, a young, ambitious hustler finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of love, money, and betrayal. As he navigates the complex social scene, he must confront his own desires and the consequences of his choices.
Critical Reception
South Beach received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped. While some appreciated the film's attempt to capture the atmosphere of its setting, it ultimately failed to resonate with a wider audience.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a weak and often predictable narrative.
Character development is minimal, leaving viewers with little connection to the protagonists.
Visually, the film attempts to evoke the South Beach atmosphere but lacks a strong directorial hand.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's storyline and a lack of memorable performances.
Fun Fact
The film was the directorial debut of Jean-Pierre Gorin, a former collaborator with French New Wave filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard.
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