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Gorky Park [DVD] [1983]

DVD ~ William Hurt
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  • Actors: William Hurt, Lee Marvin, Brian Dennehy, Ian Bannen, Joanna Pacula
  • Directors: Michael Apted
  • Writers: Dennis Potter, Martin Cruz Smith
  • Producers: Efrem Harkham, Gene Kirkwood, Hawk Koch, Robert E. Larson, Uri Harkham
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 19 May 2003
  • Run Time: 124 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00008YNGP
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,617 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Martin Cruz Smith's bestselling mystery novel seemed ideal material for a movie version, but in Gorky Park director Michael Apted and the usually reliable writer Dennis Potter couldn't quite solve the problem of taking the story from page to screen. William Hurt plays Renko, a Cold War-era Moscow police detective who must cope with both crooks and Communist party protocol as he tries to solve a murder case in the middle of one of Moscow's public parks that leaves three faceless corpses. The strands of the mystery involve corruption, American money and the fur trade and, ultimately, take Renko to New York. But the tension is never all there, despite a deliciously menacing performance by Lee Marvin as the bad guy and Brian Dennehy as an American cop who becomes Renko's ally. --Marshall Fine

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Atmospheric, 28 May 2007
By L. Hay "Saturnicus" (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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I loved this film. As previous reviews have said, it plods, but I feel it helps to create atmosphere. William Hurt is outstanding as Renko, a new type of hero, whose hands are tied by protocol and who is constantly at risk of stepping on the toes of the KGB. The film led me first to the audio book, which was excellent, and then to the novel itself. I have become a fan of Renko.
Reminding me of "The Odessa File", another favourite of mine, I have watched this film many times and am neither bored or disappointed.
Worthy of two hours duration, one and half would be too rushed.
Highly recommended.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars yet to be discovered classic, 24 Feb 2005
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Saw the movie, read the book. Bearing in mind that movies never seem to cover all aspects of the book, I think this movie is superb.
The tale is told via assorted skilled actors directed in a quirky way which rings my bells, and is supported throughout by a brilliant
James Horner score. This film will stand the test of time.
Hugely enjoyable. A Classic, trust me!!
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Murder, mystery and mahem in communist Russia, 20 Oct 2000
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This review is from: Gorky Park [VHS] [1983] (VHS Tape)
Perhaps a little let down for avid fans of the book, this film fails to maintain either the intricit details or the suspense which attracted readers to Martin Cruz Smith's excellent novel. The story plods along at a sometimes painfully slow pace at times yet both Hurt and Marvin raise Gorky Park above any other run of the mill. drama/suspense.
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5.0 out of 5 stars MASTER NOIR IN HEART OF MOSCOW
this is one of the best noirs to come out of the 80s ,it was adapted by micheal apted from martin cruz smith novel which is a study of the ordinary day to -day life in moscow as... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
For anyone who has read the book, you HAVE to see the movie (and ofcorse vice versa with the book).

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Published on 7 Jul 2006 by Mr. Clark Gillies

2.0 out of 5 stars Boredom in a Cold Climate, or Feed Him to the Sables!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Detective drama
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Published on 25 Jul 2004 by Francisco

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Yes I agree with the previous reviewer, it plods along at times (no pun intended as it's a police drama) which in the case of William Hurt's part is, I'm sure, partly intended as... Read more
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