Dir. George C. Scott · Starring George C. Scott, Richard Basehart, Martin Sheen, Barnard Hughes, Nicolas Beauvy, Paul Stevens · Music Lalo Schifrin
“They called it an accident. He called it murder. It was their conspiracy. It was his son.”
DramaThriller
An accidental nerve gas leak by the military kills not only a rancher's livestock, but also his son. When he tries to hold the military accountable for their actions, he runs up against a wall of silence.
VIBE
This is a raw, simmering exploration of a father's desperate rage against an impenetrable system. It feels like a slow-burning fuse, building an oppressive tension as one man confronts insurmountable odds. The atmosphere is grim and suffocating, a stark portrayal of grief fueling a relentless quest for accountability.