I had never heard of this movie until seeing it listed here at IMDb under Sam Waterston's film credits. What a wonderful movie!I admit that it begins rather slowly, but as one catches on to the plot, every action becomes riveting. A Captive in the Land reminds one of Enemy Mine, in that it gives insight into that larger struggle of man - the idea that we are bound to one another in our humanity.
Waterston is, as in any good movie he's made (as well as in some of the less memorable ones), brilliant. His portrayal of Royce as that of the impulsive do-gooder, turned nursemaid, turned captive, turned friend, turned hero -- is powerful in its diversity. The man can say more with one look of those expressive brown eyes than many actors can with a hundred words.
Alexsandr Potapov does a great job as well, playing the injured Russian. His bluster is believable, as well as his passion, and his proud defense of the only type of life he knows.
Definitely a movie that speaks to man's determination as well as man's obligation to man.
Waterston is, as in any good movie he's made (as well as in some of the less memorable ones), brilliant. His portrayal of Royce as that of the impulsive do-gooder, turned nursemaid, turned captive, turned friend, turned hero -- is powerful in its diversity. The man can say more with one look of those expressive brown eyes than many actors can with a hundred words.
Alexsandr Potapov does a great job as well, playing the injured Russian. His bluster is believable, as well as his passion, and his proud defense of the only type of life he knows.
Definitely a movie that speaks to man's determination as well as man's obligation to man.