Stanley Kramer had issues with this movie. A forgotten gem from 1970, R. P. M. Stars an impressive Anthony Quinn and a drop dead gorgeous Ann-Margaret that steals every scene that she is in. Although the on screen chemistry lacks from time to time between the two, both add to the overall theme of political and ethical turmoil that plague the generation. The moral dilemma that Kramer produced may lack in certain areas, but overall, the film does capture the conflict of the time and draws a fine line in the sand on the conclusion. Both sides fail to meet commons terms and both side fail to understand the other sides goal. In the end, they team up to blame someone for their failures. It is my opinion that the moderate conclusion would have created a win / win scenario and made a different ending.
Review of R.P.M.
