In this offbeat crime film, Willie Parker (Terence Stamp) an English mobster turned informant, has been given a new identity and has been living in a small, isolated village in Spain for 10 years. Unfortunately for Parker, the men he has betrayed have ascertained his whereabouts and send Braddock (John Hurt), a professional hitman, and his apprentice Myron (Tim Roth) to bring Parker to Paris where his ex-associates await. After kidnapping Parker, nothing goes as planned. Now they are followed by a Spanish policeman ...
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In this offbeat crime film, Willie Parker (Terence Stamp) an English mobster turned informant, has been given a new identity and has been living in a small, isolated village in Spain for 10 years. Unfortunately for Parker, the men he has betrayed have ascertained his whereabouts and send Braddock (John Hurt), a professional hitman, and his apprentice Myron (Tim Roth) to bring Parker to Paris where his ex-associates await. After kidnapping Parker, nothing goes as planned. Now they are followed by a Spanish policeman (Fernando Rey) who seems to anticipate each of their moves, and they are burdened by Maggie (Laura del Sol), the mistress of a fellow mobster they were forced to kill. What should have been a routine hit becomes a psychological battle between all the participants as Parker, in a fight for time and for his life, plays one against the other. Set against the bleak Spanish landscape and featuring evocative and memorable theme music, the film builds to a surprising conclusion where the true nature of all the characters is revealed. Terence Stamp develops the character of Parker in a subtle but surprisingly comic performance and Laura del Sol shines as a woman who will do what is necessary to survive. Tim Roth, in his film debut, plays a brutal, but oddly endearing thug. But it is John Hurt, in a sensitive and nuanced performance, who brings a perceptive intelligence and depth to his role which adds a philosophical and psychological dimension to the film. Hurt plays his difficult role without a misstep and with a rare economy of action. Thoughtful and frequently amusing, The Hit, superbly written by Peter Prince, is both a compelling and suspenseful crime drama and also a deep and profound meditation on life, death and courage. Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
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Add this copy of The Hit to cart. $4.51, good condition, Sold by Books From California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Simi Valley, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Criterion Collection.
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Brian Royal, Miguel Garmendia, Bill Hunter, Lennie Peters, Willoughby Gray, Fernando Rey, Laura del Sol, Tim Roth, Terence... Good. 1984 Run time: 98. Case/disc are scratched but it shouldnt affect playback. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Add this copy of The Hit [Criterion Collection] to cart. $23.67, new condition, Sold by D & R VIDEOS rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from MAINE, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Criterion Collection.
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John Hurt, Tim Roth, Laura del Sol, Terence Stamp, Bill Hunter. New in new packaging. Language: English. Run time: 97 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.78: 1. Originally released: 1984. Factory Sealed, Immediate Ship. Thanks for looking! ! !
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John Hurt; Tim Roth; Laura del Sol; Terence Stamp; Bill Hunter. New. Run time: 97 mins. Language: English. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
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