Stanley Kramer was obviously trying for a message with this film, but it got lost within the intricate plot twists.
The Domino Principle (1977)
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Reviews Counted:3
Fresh:0
Rotten:3
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Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: Convicted murderer Roy Tucker is serving time in San Quentin when he is visited by two men from a covert government agency. The men offer to help Tucker escape from prison, give him $200,000, and a... Convicted murderer Roy Tucker is serving time in San Quentin when he is visited by two men from a covert government agency. The men offer to help Tucker escape from prison, give him $200,000, and a home in Spain. The catch? Tucker must assassinate a political figure for the mysterious agency. Tucker initially agrees, but once he's free, decides he doesn't wish to carry out the assignment. This decision angers the agency -- and puts Tucker's life in jeopardy... [More]
Starring: Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, Richard Widmark, Edward Albert
Starring: Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, Richard Widmark, Edward Albert
Director: Stanley Kramer
Director: Stanley Kramer
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Reviews for The Domino Principle
Stanley Kramer's film contains a lot of physical and logistical nonsense.
With a lame script and the leaden hand of Kramer's direction, it blows most of its chances.
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