Prime Target

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  • NR
  • 1989
  • 1 hr 35 min
  • 5.3  (192)

Prime Target is a suspenseful crime thriller from 1989, featuring a talented cast led by the renowned movie star Angie Dickinson. This movie follows a thrilling cat-and-mouse game between two experienced law enforcers and a ruthless criminal mastermind, and it's bound to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. Angie Dickinson plays the role of Samantha, a veteran police detective who is convinced that the psychopath mobster Carlo D'Angelo (played by Joseph Bologna) is responsible for the murder of her partner. Despite her superiors' warnings, Samantha decides to take on the investigation single-handedly, as she becomes consumed by her hatred and desire for justice. Meanwhile, D'Angelo is preparing to carry out his most ambitious heist yet, as he plans to rob a large bank and escape to South America with his companions. Among them is his underling Michael, played by David Soul, who is growing increasingly disillusioned with D'Angelo's violent ways and his disregard for human life. As Samantha races against time to catch D'Angelo before he pulls off the heist, she's forced to confront her own demons and navigate through the grey area of legality, doing whatever it takes to bring the criminal to justice. The stakes are high, as D'Angelo becomes more desperate and unpredictable with each passing moment, and Samantha's pursuit of him leads to a thrilling final showdown. Overall, Prime Target is a classic crime thriller that stands the test of time with its high-octane action, suspenseful plot, and a cast of talented actors that deliver strong performances throughout. Fans of Dickinson, Bologna, and Soul, as well as crime movie aficionados, are bound to enjoy this underrated gem from the late '80s.

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Prime Target is a suspenseful crime thriller from 1989, featuring a talented cast led by the renowned movie star Angie Dickinson. This movie follows a thrilling cat-and-mouse game between two experienced law enforcers and a ruthless criminal mastermind, and it's bound to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.

Angie Dickinson plays the role of Samantha, a veteran police detective who is convinced that the psychopath mobster Carlo D'Angelo (played by Joseph Bologna) is responsible for the murder of her partner. Despite her superiors' warnings, Samantha decides to take on the investigation single-handedly, as she becomes consumed by her hatred and desire for justice.

Meanwhile, D'Angelo is preparing to carry out his most ambitious heist yet, as he plans to rob a large bank and escape to South America with his companions. Among them is his underling Michael, played by David Soul, who is growing increasingly disillusioned with D'Angelo's violent ways and his disregard for human life.

As Samantha races against time to catch D'Angelo before he pulls off the heist, she's forced to confront her own demons and navigate through the grey area of legality, doing whatever it takes to bring the criminal to justice. The stakes are high, as D'Angelo becomes more desperate and unpredictable with each passing moment, and Samantha's pursuit of him leads to a thrilling final showdown.

Overall, Prime Target is a classic crime thriller that stands the test of time with its high-octane action, suspenseful plot, and a cast of talented actors that deliver strong performances throughout. Fans of Dickinson, Bologna, and Soul, as well as crime movie aficionados, are bound to enjoy this underrated gem from the late '80s.

  • Release Date
    1989
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 35 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.3  (192)