Review of Rage (1972) by Michael D — 27 Aug 2015
George C. Scott's interesting drama is well-acted and nicely directed by him. It concerns a peaceful rancher who goes out camping one night on his land with his beloved 12 year old son. When the military accidentally dumps a fatal dose of experimental nerve gas over his Wyoming ranch, killing his livestock and his son, and infecting him with the same fate.
The military quickly drops a veil of secrecy over the "incident," when Scott discovers that his son has been dead for two days, and no one has told him nothing but lies, the embittered father goes on a deadly rampage against the military.
George C. Scott delivers a solid forceful performance as the enrage rancher, and veteran actors Richard Baseheart and Barnard Hughes also give superb performances. But it is young Martin Sheen, who is the standout as a cool, manipulative army medical specialist who is part of the cover-up and is fully aware of the military's guilt.
A tense unsettling film. Recommended.
This review of Rage (1972) was written by Michael D on 27 Aug 2015.
Rage has generally received mixed reviews.
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