Frank Riva
Frank Riva

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Frank Riva

2004
TV Show
Ended
2 Seasons
French

After 25 years in exile, undercover cop Frank Riva comes back in Paris. He faces mob boss Norbert Loggia and his son Maxime, who put a bounty on his head during the French Connection days.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Jeff F. KingGenres: Drama, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

Frank Riva, a hardened detective with a troubled past, is tasked with investigating a series of brutal murders that seem to be connected to a powerful criminal organization. As he delves deeper into the case, Riva uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the city's elite. He must confront his own demons and navigate a treacherous landscape of corruption and violence to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Critical Reception

Frank Riva, a made-for-television movie starring Steven Seagal, received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and Seagal's declining on-screen presence. Audiences also expressed disappointment, finding the film to be a generic entry in the crime thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic plot and a lack of originality.

  • Steven Seagal's performance is criticized for being uninspired and repetitive.

  • Supporting characters are underdeveloped, failing to add depth to the narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Frank Riva are scarce and generally unimpressed, with many viewers finding the film to be a slow-paced and unengaging crime drama that fails to deliver on its potential.

Fun Fact

Despite being a Steven Seagal film, Frank Riva was not a theatrical release but rather a made-for-television movie, a common outlet for Seagal in the early 2000s as his direct-to-video output increased.

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