Based on the novel of the same name by Barry England, and directed by Joseph Losey, Figures in a Landscape stars Robert Shaw and Malcolm McDowell as two convicts on the run.
The film takes place in an unnamed Latin American country where the two men fin themselves constantly followed by a menacing black helicopter that attempts to gun them down. As they try to evade the helicopter, they stop for rest and nourishment, meeting people along the way that share the same contemptuous nature towards the mysterious powers that be. During these moments, they share information about their lives with one another becoming more human. We never know what crimes they have committed or why the helicopter is after them, but their fate is eventually clearly revealed.
Figures in a Landscape is an interesting film and is a very rare film to come across.
If you are interested in purchasing a copy on VHS, I may be able to help. Please send an e-mail to: RobertShawFansite@hotmail.com Colour/110 minutes/1970
The film takes place in an unnamed Latin American country where the two men fin themselves constantly followed by a menacing black helicopter that attempts to gun them down. As they try to evade the helicopter, they stop for rest and nourishment, meeting people along the way that share the same contemptuous nature towards the mysterious powers that be. During these moments, they share information about their lives with one another becoming more human. We never know what crimes they have committed or why the helicopter is after them, but their fate is eventually clearly revealed.
Figures in a Landscape is an interesting film and is a very rare film to come across.
If you are interested in purchasing a copy on VHS, I may be able to help. Please send an e-mail to: RobertShawFansite@hotmail.com Colour/110 minutes/1970