Sunday in the Country 1974
“Suddenly, on a peaceful Sunday in the country, one man was forced to defend his home and his family!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- John Trent
- Networks
- Canadian Film Development Corporation, Impact Films, Quadrant Films
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What is Sunday in the Country?
Topic: Film "Sunday in the Country" (1974). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 22, 1974
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom, Canada
- Studios
- Canadian Film Development Corporation, Impact Films, Quadrant Films
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 25 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Canadian Film Development Corporation, Impact Films, Quadrant Films
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Title: Sunday in the Country (also known as Blood for Blood).
Year: 1974.
Release Date: 11/22/1974 (US).
Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller (Canadian-British crime thriller).
Director: John Trent.
Stars: Ernest Borgnine and Michael J. Pollard.
Writers: Robert Maxwell and Trent.
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Rating: R.
Plot: Three vicious thugs are on the run in rural America after robbing a local bank. They seek refuge at the home of a reclusive farmer. He is prepared for their arrival and holds them at gunpoint. He decides to take them into his cellar and torture them a little before the police arrive.
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Should you watch it?
“A reclusive farmer turns the tables on three bank robbers who seek refuge in his home.”
- Features a performance by Ernest Borgnine as the prepared and vengeful farmer.
- Explores a tense power shift between criminals and their captor.
- Provides a gritty, high-stakes look at rural isolation.
- The premise involves graphic depictions of torture that may be difficult for some viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy intense, character-driven thrillers that focus on home-invasion dynamics.
This film maintains a dark and suspenseful tone with a deliberate, claustrophobic pace.
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Streaming availability for this title varies by region and platform; please check local listings on services like TMDB or Moviefone.
Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of 1970s crime thrillers who appreciate intense performances and dark, suspenseful storytelling.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes.
Is this the same film as the 1984 production about family dynamics?
No, the 1974 film directed by John Trent is a crime thriller distinct from other films sharing similar titles.
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