Figures in a Landscape
Director: Joseph Losey
Actors: Robert Shaw, Malcolm McDowell, Henry Woolf
PlotTwo men, MacConnachie and Ansell, are on the run in a mountainous and desolate region. They are escaping from an unseen enemy who is persistently pursuing them. The exact reason for their dire situation is unclear, but the urgency of their flight and the hostility of the environment suggest a grim context. As they traverse difficult terrain, the duo’s differing personalities create tension; MacConnachie is experienced and gruff, whereas Ansell is younger and more anxious. The journey showcases their struggle for survival against harsh natural elements, limited supplies, and the looming threat of their pursuers.
Their flight often brings them into conflict with unseen forces, including a hovering black helicopter that continuously tracks them. The landscape itself offers no respite, forcing them to confront both environmental hazards and their personal demons. Their endurance wanes as the pursuit intensifies, pushing them to the limits of their physical and mental capacities. As they strategize and attempt to outwit their shadowy hunters, their conversations reveal glimpses of their backgrounds, hopes, and fears. The relentless chase through the stark and unforgiving wilderness tests their resolve and alliance, driving home themes of survival, trust, and the human spirit under duress.
Writers: Robert Shaw, Barry England
Release Date: 22 Mar 1971
Runtime: 110 min
Rating: R
Country: United Kingdom, Spain, United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Though 'Figures in a Landscape' wasn't a financial success, the atmospheric film offers gripping action and is worth watching, despite Kino Lorber's minimal Blu-ray extras.
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