The Big Hurt

The Big Hurt (1986)

Genres - Mystery, Thriller  |   Sub-Genres - Detective Film  |   Run Time - 95 min.  |   Countries - Australia  |   MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Eleanor Mannikka

This intriguing low-budget crime-thriller is reminiscent of vintage film noir detective stories with their distinctive atmosphere and musical scores. Price (David Bradshaw) is an investigative reporter with a nose for news. His editor (John Ewart) is always on edge, but the man may have good reason to be nervous. A series of murders (and one possible suicide) lead to suspicions about the activities of the government and their connection to secret scientific experiments. As Price digs deeper and deeper into his investigation, the plot twists and turns toward an ending that offers some fast-moving action.

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brainwashing, criminal, espionage, investigation, investigator, journalism, killing, mind-control, murder, reporter, torture