To think that this was produced by Cannon films, one of the most notorious companies of the eighties, for making cheesy, yet unbelievably watchable films, is amazing.
Reporter Jonathan Fisher promises to write a factual story of prostitution.
When he tries to get information from pimps, he is ignored. So he ends up faking a well received story of a pimp, describing his life and crimes.
But police think the story is of a real pimp who is wanted for murder.
The pimp also thinks the story is about himself, and wants to know what Jonathan knows, and who told him.....
If you haven't heard of the film, and have just seen the one sheet, you'd be forgiven the film is about a washed up comedian who has a very small audience.
The trouble is with Reeve, even though he is a really good actor, you just can't get Superman out of your head, every time you see him, and every time he utters a word. So even though this was a dream project for him, he just doesn't fit the role, after all he is the greatest American hero.
So thank heavens for Morgan Freeman, whom if you've not seen him in a film before Robin Hood, really plays against type as Fast Black, and is the sole reason to watch this film.
The story is great, it really had the potential to be a hard hitting film. And even though the film doesn't fail to entertain, and has some really tense moments, the casting of Reeve just makes the film feel like he's in a safe environment all the time.
if the lead was cast with someone like Douglas, or even Ford, it could have been more believable.
It's still an entertaining, original film, but Reeve just doesn't fit the grittiness of the narrative.
Reporter Jonathan Fisher promises to write a factual story of prostitution.
When he tries to get information from pimps, he is ignored. So he ends up faking a well received story of a pimp, describing his life and crimes.
But police think the story is of a real pimp who is wanted for murder.
The pimp also thinks the story is about himself, and wants to know what Jonathan knows, and who told him.....
If you haven't heard of the film, and have just seen the one sheet, you'd be forgiven the film is about a washed up comedian who has a very small audience.
The trouble is with Reeve, even though he is a really good actor, you just can't get Superman out of your head, every time you see him, and every time he utters a word. So even though this was a dream project for him, he just doesn't fit the role, after all he is the greatest American hero.
So thank heavens for Morgan Freeman, whom if you've not seen him in a film before Robin Hood, really plays against type as Fast Black, and is the sole reason to watch this film.
The story is great, it really had the potential to be a hard hitting film. And even though the film doesn't fail to entertain, and has some really tense moments, the casting of Reeve just makes the film feel like he's in a safe environment all the time.
if the lead was cast with someone like Douglas, or even Ford, it could have been more believable.
It's still an entertaining, original film, but Reeve just doesn't fit the grittiness of the narrative.