Frank Riva
Frank Riva

Frank Riva

2004TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsFrench

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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