Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Overlooked TV Movies: Higher Ground

What? You didn't know that John Denver was a guitar-picking action hero?  Well, now you do.  You can see the trailer below or watch the whole movie here.   

And the good news is that it's not as bad as you might think.  Denver isn't a great actor, but he's passable, and he gets a chance to sing a few songs, too.  He plays Jim Clayton, and FBI agent who quits and goes to Alaska for some peace and quiet.  He and an old pal have a little bush pilot operation, but the friend is killed. 

I have to admit that it's a little hard to accept Denver as an action hero.  He's barely credible in the action scenes.  But the songs are good, and the scenery's great.  If you're a fan of the man and his music, you probably know about this already.  For the rest of you, it's worth taking a look if you're curious.

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