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Willie
Parker (Stamp) used to be a gangster. After betraying
his former colleagues, he fled to Spain where
he thought he could hide from their vengeance.
For ten years he manages but one day two hitmen
kidnap him. Their orders are to escort him to
Paris where he is to stand ‘trial’. But it is
a long way to Paris...An offbeat crime drama featuring
excellent performances. All the usual conventions
and stereotyping are turned on their heads. Well
received on its release, The Hit made very little
impression at the box office. This is a rare screening;
do not let it go by this time round.
Critics
“A
quietly unsettling film, this one is well worth
the watch” Entertain Us.com
Awards
Best
Actor, Evening Standard British Film Awards 1985
Programme
Notes
The
notes for this film are available here.
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Director
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Stephen
Frears |
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Writers |
Peter
Prince
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Cast |
John Hurt
Tim Roth
Terence Stamp
Laura Del Sol
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Cert |
18 |
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Length |
1
hour 40 mins |
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Country |
UK
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