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Truth or Consequences, N.M.

Truth or Consequences, N.M.

Action · Crime · Drama · 1997

Raymond Lembecke is a con just out of prison after serving time for selling drugs for his mob boss Tony Vago. (Lembecke was innocent and took the rap for Vago.) Lembecke thinks Vago owes him big time so, when his former boss gets him a measly job in a warehouse, he decides on revenge and plans to steal a million dollars worth of drugs from him.

Movie details

Truth or Consequences, N.M.

“Life's harsh. Why behave?”

1997 Action · Crime · Drama 1h 46m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

Raymond Lembecke is a con just out of prison after serving time for selling drugs for his mob boss Tony Vago. (Lembecke was innocent and took the rap for Vago.) Lembecke thinks Vago owes him big time so, when his former boss gets him a measly job in a warehouse, he decides on revenge and plans to steal a million dollars worth of drugs from him.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Kiefer Sutherland

Written by

Brad Mirman

Vincent Gallo

Vincent Gallo

Raymond Lembecke

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

Curtis Freley

Max Perlich

Max Perlich

Wayne

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Tony Vago

John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

Eddie Grillo

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Sir

Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak

Gordon

Court is in session

Put Truth or Consequences, N.M. on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.