Prime Cut
Director: Michael Ritchie
Actors: Lee Marvin, Gene Hackman, Sissy Spacek
PlotIn the heart of Kansas, a notorious Chicago mob enforcer named Nick Devlin is sent by his bosses to collect a debt from a ruthless meatpacking tycoon, Mary Ann. The debt has been outstanding for too long, and Nick's patience is as thin as his tolerance for excuses. Upon his arrival, Nick discovers a horrifying underground operation where the tycoon is not only dealing in illegal meat but also human trafficking. One of the young women Nick encounters is Poppy, who is being sold against her will. Determined to shut down this grotesque enterprise, Nick rescues her and intends to use her as leverage against Mary Ann.
As Nick navigates through a landscape filled with corrupt farmers, sadistic henchmen, and deadly traps, he must stay several steps ahead of Mary Ann, whose power and influence seem endless. The stakes escalate quickly, resulting in high-tension confrontations and narrow escapes. Amidst the chaos, Nick and Poppy form an unexpected bond, giving Nick an additional reason to dismantle Mary Ann's empire piece by piece. As the situation reaches its boiling point, all parties involved are drawn towards an inevitable and explosive conflict, with lives hanging in the balance.
Writers: Robert Dillon
Release Date: 08 Jul 1972
Runtime: 88 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Kino Lorber's 4K UHD Blu-ray of Michael Ritchie's 'Prime Cut' provides a visually compelling, filmlike experience with Dolby Vision HDR and insightful commentary tracks.
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Prime Cut delivers brisk, suspenseful entertainment with standout performances and solid technical quality, despite minimal extras and some narrative thinness.
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