Fleshburn (1984)

A soldier who deserted because of spiritual beliefs was tried and evaluated by four psychiatrists, and they all concluded that he was unable to distinguish right from wrong, so he was ... See full summary »

Director:

George Gage

Writers:

George Gage (screenplay), Beth Gage (screenplay),

Stars:

Steve Kanaly, Karen Carlson, Macon McCalman

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Steve Kanaly	...	Dr. Sam MacKenzie
Karen Carlson	...	Shirley Pinter
Macon McCalman	...	Earl Dana
Robert Chimento	...	Jay Pinter
Sonny Landham	...	Calvin Duggai
Robert Alan Browne	...	Jim Brody
Duke Stroud	...	Smyley
Larry Vigus	...	Marine Sergeant
Newton John Skinner	...	Chris

Storyline

A soldier who deserted because of spiritual beliefs was tried and evaluated by four psychiatrists, and they all concluded that he was unable to distinguish right from wrong, so he was sentenced to a mental hospital. One day, he escapes and kidnaps them and leaves them all in the middle of the desert.

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Plot Keywords:

desert | psychiatrist | native american | rifle | nipples visible through clothing | 

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Taglines:

A new kind of revenge!

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Genres:

Drama | Action | Crime | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Official Sites:

Crown International Pictures

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 May 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Fear in a Handful of Dust

Filming Locations:

Tucson, Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Amritraj Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

After being freed in the middle of the desert, one of the first things Dr. Sam MacKenzie does is take off his shirt to cool down. Being a Park Ranger, he would know that is the worst thing to do. All the experts say the best thing to do is keep your clothes on, as the Sun will quickly burn your skin otherwise, adding to your difficulties.

User Reviews

Violent, but somehow effective

Fleshburn is a violent revenge story starring minor action hero Sonny Landham. The story really doesn't really break any new ground in terms of its structure, but it does incorporate a strange, spiritual element in its central conflict, and uses a Native American villain in a non-typical, not-so-stereotyped way.

The action in the film is intense, as it emphasises the psychological trauma of those involved in the peril of being stranded out in the desert by the Landham character, as opposed to a lot of gunplay or explosions. Fleshburn is something a bit off the beaten track, for those who want a look at a different action-type film.