Review of Vengeance Is Mine (1979) by Matthew Leyland for BBC — 06 Aug 1982
Made in 1979, the film has aged superbly, the shock of its violence and acuity of its insights still retaining their punch. True, its lengthy running time is demanding and the momentum does dip in the second half, but it's held together by cool-headed technique and Ken Ogata's imposing lead performance.
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This review of Vengeance Is Mine (1979) was written by Matthew Leyland and published by BBC on 06 Aug 1982.
Vengeance Is Mine has generally received very positive reviews.
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