Hunters Walk
Hunters Walk – devised by Dixon of Dock Green creator Ted Willis – was about crime on a smaller – but no less dramatic – scale, and featured a police force in the fictional Midlands town of Broadstone (the series was actually filmed in Rushden, Northants). Sharing several similarities with the classic 1950s police drama, in particular a small-town settingband storylines encompassing the more human aspects of police work, Hunters Walk offered a contrasting alternative to the 1970s more hard-hitting, action-led urban crime dramas. The small, idiosyncratic team of officers faced a typically broad spectrum of cases, from neighbours’ disputes and hooliganism to suspected murder.
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Plot Summary
A disillusioned ex-convict returns to London after serving time for a crime he claims he didn't commit. He finds himself drawn back into a dangerous underworld as he seeks revenge against those who framed him. Navigating a treacherous path of double-crosses and violence, he must uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Hunters Walk received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some critics acknowledged its gritty atmosphere and Joe Don Baker's committed performance, many found the plot convoluted and the violence excessive and gratuitous. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the action sequences while others were put off by the bleak tone and narrative shortcomings.
What Reviewers Say
- Panned for its derivative plot and excessive, unpleasant violence.
- Praised by some for its brutal, unflinching portrayal of crime and retribution.
- Criticized for a lack of originality and underdeveloped characters.
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Fun Fact
Joe Don Baker, who plays the protagonist, famously disliked his character in 'Hunters Walk' and often expressed his regret over taking the role.
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