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One False Move (1991)
Directed by Carl Franklin
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Overview
Following a series of drug deals and murders, three criminals—Fantasia, Ray Malcolm and Pluto—travel from Los Angeles to Houston, finally arriving in a small Arkansas town to go into hiding. Two detectives from the LAPD, who are already on the case, contact the town’s sheriff, Dale Dixon, to alert him of the fugitives’ presence in the area. Underestimating Dixon, the criminals have no idea what they are about to face.
Rated R | Length 105 minutes
Actors
Bill Paxton | Cynda Williams | Billy Bob Thornton | Michael Beach | Jim Metzler | Earl Billings | Natalie Canerday | Robert Ginnaven | Robert Anthony Bell | Kevin Hunter | Phyllis Kirklin | Meredith 'Jeta' Donovan | Jimmy Bridges | Phyllis Sutton | Derrick Williams | John Mahon | Max Segar | Duncan Rouleau | Don Brunner | Layne Beamer | Jesse Dabson | Jennifer Watson-Johnston | Rocky Giordani | Curtis York | Jeff Bailey | Lilli Rouleau | Walter Norman | Jackie Stewart | Steven Reich | Wynn Reichert | J. Robert Bailey | June Jones | Loren Tyler | Nieci Payne | Mea Combs | Rebecca Ortese | Leslie Mauldin | Leo Tillman
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2018 | TV | DVD | Library | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Second opening night movie at Noir City. Enjoyed this a lot more than Devil in a Blue Dress (the opening feature also directed by Carl Frankin). Maybe it’s having Bill Paxton as the lead but this Point A to Point B crime thriller does what it’s supposed to do. It’s brutal and mean yet sympathetic in the right places. Had this been made in the 40s with the same premise it could be a film noir (and it wouldn’t be so graphic with the violence).
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