One False Move (1992) (original) (raw)
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Original title
One False Move
Year
1992
Running time
104 min.
Country
United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Genre
Thriller. Drama | Road Movie. Neo-noir. Independent Film (US)
Synopsis
In Los Angeles, after a violent drug rip-off, the Los Angeles Police Department detectives find the identity of the trio - the sadistic I.Q. of 150 and college graduate Lenny "Pluto" Franklyn; his not so bright buddy in San Quentin Ray Malcolm; and his girlfriend Fantasia. Their further investigation indicates that the criminals are fleeing to Star City, Arkanas, and LAPD detective Dud Cole and his partner John McFeely contact the local Chief of Police Dale 'Hurricane' Dixon and they head to the little town. The yokel family man Dale, who is used to resolve domestic issues, is fascinated with the chance to participate of a manhunt and befriends the two detectives. But when he sees the picture of Fantasia, he recognizes her as Lila Walker and is haunted by his past, hiding a secret about Lila Walker.
Awards
1992: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Director. 5 Nominations
1992: National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
1992: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: New Generation Award (Franklin)
1992: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Nom. for Most Prom. Actress (Williams)
Critics' reviews
- "Franklin's convincing portrait of life on both sides of the color line isn't quite like anything I've come across before"
- "Everything about this movie -- the terse writing, the concise directing, the smart, unaffected acting -- is eminently satisfying."
- "One False Move doesn't make a single false move its own self: It's as tough and gripping as they come."
- "Mixing moments of genuine terror with offbeat comedy, writers Tom Epperson and Thornton have created a script that jumps along with the energy of 'In Cold Blood.'"
- "Emotionally complex thriller with riveting performances."
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