Best Revenge (film)

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Best Revenge
Directed byJohn Trent
Story byDavid Rothberg
Release date
  • 1984 (1984)
CountryCanada

Best Revenge is a 1984 Canadian film directed by John Trent from a story by David Rothberg. [1] Originally entitled Misdeal the film was renamed following a delayed release. The film was panned for its similarity to Midnight Express . [2]

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References

  1. Gerald Pratley, A Century of Canadian Cinema: Gerald Pratley's Feature Film Guide. Lynx Images, 2003. ISBN   1-894073-21-5. p. 24.
  2. Time Out review