Amos

1985

1h 40m

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7.0/10

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Amos Lasher loses his wife and home in an accident, finding himself in the care of the state, or specifically speaking, the Sunset Nursing Home. Here he finds the head nurse, Daisy Daws, ruling the cowed patients with an iron hand, but as his determination to get out of Sunset grows, the more sinister his situation becomes.

Directors

Michael Tuchner

Writers

Richard Kramer(teleplay by)

Stanley Gordon West(book by)

Stars

Kirk Douglas

Elizabeth Montgomery

Dorothy McGuire

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Amos Lasher

Daisy Daws

Hester Farrell

Tommy Tanaka

Sheriff John Thomas

Johnny Kent

Sol Kessler

Winston Beard

Mildred Lasher

Lydia

Roland

Dorothy Dearborn

Mrs. McKenzie

Helen

Leah

Scott Lasher

Commissioner Bert Daniels

Directors

Michael Tuchner

Writers

Richard Kramer(teleplay by)

Stanley Gordon West(book by)

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5/10

Highly derivative of 'Cuckoo's Nest, but none the less engaging at times for its story and performances. The mistreatment of old people is often touched upon but not usually highlighted enough in film; however, the tone here is often at odds with the characters and plot to be especially memorable. Nonetheless, Douglas is a commanding actor, and Montgomery does a good turn as the villainess. Along with the decent enough story, they give some gravitas to a TV movie generally confused in its own unrealised aesthetics. Either a touch more humour or seriousness might have done the trick. As it is, it's equal parts corny and sad, although good enough as an obscure viewing.

stugood26 Apr, 2019