Gingerbread man

In small-town Savannah, a lawyer who has gotten a cop convicted accidentally meets a girl who will get him into serious trouble.

 Great film by Altman, a breathless thriller that takes place in Savannah, a small town in the U.S., at a time when a tornado sweeps through town.

The figure of the main character, a lawyer with a well-established practice who has recently won a case against a policeman, is well fleshed out and, in fact, is a fairly naive character for the profession he practices. However, it all fits, both in terms of the performance and the general atmosphere of the story. On the other hand, the title of the film "Gingerbread man" is the little marzipan man who, in the American fairy tale, is eventually eaten by the fox. The lawyer meets a beautiful girl, and this is where the trouble begins, with uncooperative police and strange characters trying to kidnap his children.

All the actors work very well, directed by the hand of the great Altman, who made use of an excellent story, well scripted and excellently surrounded by excellent music.

Gorgeous set design with shots of the city during the rain and wind storm, night scenery and interiors of secluded cottages, terrific.

Very enjoyable and rewatchable even though many years have passed, but Altman's films (almost all of them) never wane.

Director: Robert Altman

Writer: Al Hayes

Producers: Jeremy Tannenbaum, Jody Patton, Robert Altman

Music: Mark Isham

Main Cast:

Kenneth Branagh as Rick Magruder

Embeth Davidtz as Mallory Doss

Robert Downey Jr. as Clyde Pell

Daryl Hannah as Lois Harlan

Tom Berenger as Pete Randle

Major Awards:

The film received mixed reviews from critics and did not win major Oscars or Golden Globe awards.

Box Office Gross: The film grossed approximately $2.5 million in the United States.

Critical Reception: The Gingerbread Man received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the performances of the actors, especially Kenneth Branagh's, others found the plot unconvincing or incoherent. The film was directed by Robert Altman, known for his distinctive style, but some critics felt that the film lacked cohesion. Overall, the film was considered a somewhat underwhelming thriller given the talent of the cast and crew.