Amos & Andrew Now

: The Chief’s willingness to manipulate a situation for political gain highlights the dangers of unchecked local authority. Movie Details

The local police chief, Cecil Tolliver, quickly realizes the mistake after his officers mistakenly open fire on Andrew. Afraid of the bad publicity—especially during an election year—the Chief hatches a desperate plan to cover up the blunder. He recruits a small-time criminal named Amos Odell from the local jail and strikes a deal: Amos will "break into" the house and pretend to take Andrew hostage, allowing the police to "rescue" the author and look like heroes. Amos & Andrew

However, the plan falls apart as Amos and Andrew begin to talk. They realize the Chief’s ultimate solution to the problem is for both of them to die in a final gun battle, leaving no witnesses to the truth. In an unexpected turn of events, the "criminal" and the "victim" team up to outsmart the corrupt police force and escape the island together. Themes and Takeaways : The Chief’s willingness to manipulate a situation