Well-meant film about the evils of racism is skewed by director-star Martin Sheen's overly sympathetic portrait of a prejudiced stockade commander who attempts to use newcomer Charlie Sheen to spy on his cell mates, all of whom are black.
More notable for good intentions than dramatic power.
This review of Cadence (1990) was written by Dean M on 24 Apr 2007.
Cadence has generally received positive reviews.
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