Ten years after ratting on his old mobster friends in exchange for personal immunity, two hit men drive a hardened criminal to Paris for his execution. However, while on the way, whatever can go wrong, does go wrong.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Freddie Stuart | ... |
First Man
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| Ralph Brown | ... |
Second Man
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A.J. Clarke | ... |
Third Man
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| Terence Stamp | ... |
Willie Parker
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Lennie Peters | ... |
Mr Corrigan
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Bernie Searle | ... |
Hopwood
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Brian Royal | ... |
Fellows
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Albie Woodington | ... |
Riordan
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| Willoughby Gray | ... |
Judge
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| Jim Broadbent | ... |
Barrister
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Manuel de Benito | ... |
Juan
(as Manul De Benito)
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| Juan Calot | ... |
Priest
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| Enrique San Francisco | ... |
Kidnapper
(as Quique San Francisco)
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| Will More | ... |
Kidnapper
(as Joaquin Alonso)
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| José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' | ... |
Kidnapper
(as Jose Luis Fernandez)
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Camilo Vilanova | ... |
Kidnapper
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| John Hurt | ... |
Braddock
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| Tim Roth | ... |
Myron
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| Fernando Rey | ... |
Senior Policeman
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Carlos Lucena | ... |
Uniformed Officer
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| Bill Hunter | ... |
Harry
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Laura del Sol | ... |
Maggie
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Mikel Garmendia | ... |
Tavern Keeper
(as Miguel Garmendia)
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Carlos Zabala | ... |
Young Basques
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Eneko Olazagasti | ... |
Young Basques
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Patxi Barko | ... |
Young Basques
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Xavier Aguirre | ... |
Young Basques
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Carlos Tristancho | ... |
Garage Attendant
(as M. Carlos Tristancho)
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| José Lifante | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Linda Regan | ... |
Madame Isabella (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Stephen Frears | ||
Written by
| Peter Prince | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Joyce Herlihy | ... | associate producer |
| Jeremy Thomas | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Paco de Lucía | ... | (as Paco De Lucia) |
Cinematography by
| Mike Molloy | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Mick Audsley | ||
Editorial Department
| Jason Adams | ... | assistant editor |
| Nicolette Bolgar | ... | second assistant editor |
Casting By
| Sheila Trezise | ... | (as Sheila Tresize) |
Production Design by
| Andrew Sanders | ||
Art Direction by
| Julio Molina | ||
Costume Design by
| Marit Allen | ||
Makeup Department
| Roy Ashton | ... | makeup artist: London |
| Karen Dawson | ... | makeup chief |
| Betty Glasow | ... | hairdresser: London |
| Toñy Nieto | ... | hairdresser (as Tony Nieto) |
Production Management
| Jesús García Gárgoles | ... | production manager (as Jesus Gargoles) |
| Denise O'Dell | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| José Luis García Berlanga | ... | second assistant director (as Jose Luis Berlanga) |
| Carlos Gil | ... | first assistant director (as Carlos Gill) |
| Steve Harding | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael Hook | ... | second assistant director: London |
Art Department
| Luciano Arroyo | ... | buyer / set dresser |
| Emilio Cañuelo | ... | standby carpenter (as Emilio Canuelo) |
| Honorio Cruz | ... | stagehand |
| José de Ruz | ... | standby painter (as Jose De Ruz) |
| George Galitzine | ... | assistant art director: London |
| Víctor García | ... | assistant propertyman (as Victor Garcia) |
| Luis Muñoz | ... | propertyman (as Luis Munoz) |
Sound Department
| George Akers | ... | dubbing editor |
| Ted Ball | ... | sound maintenance: London |
| Manuel Ferreiro | ... | sound boom operator |
| Steve Hancock | ... | sound camera operator |
| Paul Le Mare | ... | sound recordist |
| Peter Maxwell | ... | sound re-recordist |
| Michael Saxton | ... | assistant dubbing editor |
| Mike Tucker | ... | boom operator: London |
Special Effects by
| Reyes Abades | ... | special effects assistant |
| Richard Roberts | ... | special effects assistant |
| Alan Whibley | ... | special effects chief |
Visual Effects by
| Shulamit Levin | ... | digital restoration artist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Kenneth Atherfold | ... | camera grip |
| George Binnersley | ... | clapper loader: London |
| Juan Cobo | ... | clapper loader |
| Douglas Dawson | ... | stills cameraman: London (as Dougie Dawson) |
| Sean Herlihy | ... | camera trainee |
| José Humanes | ... | grip (as Jose Humanes) |
| Malcolm MacIntosh | ... | follow focus |
| Eugenio Martínez | ... | electrician (as Eugenio Martinez) |
| José Luis Martínez | ... | chief electrician (as Jose Luis Martinez) |
| Eduardo Muñoz Bayo | ... | stills cameraman (as Eduardo Munoz Bayo) |
| Francisco Ramos | ... | grip |
| José Salgado Hipólito | ... | electrician (as Jose Salcado) |
| Marcelino San Eugenio | ... | electrician (as Marcelo San Eugenio) |
| Bob Smith | ... | camera operator |
| Derek Suter | ... | follow focus |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Andrés Fernández | ... | wardrobe master (as Andres Fernandez) |
| Diana Moseley | ... | wardrobe assistant: London |
| Isabel Perales | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Manuel Sánchez | ... | location manager (as Manuel Sanchez) |
Music Department
| Eric Clapton | ... | composer: title music |
| Juan Albert | ... | music arranger: strings (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Yuyi Beringola | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Ángel Megino | ... | transportation manager (as Angel Megino) |
| Joaquín Ruiz | ... | production car driver (as Joaquin Ruiz) |
Additional Crew
| Diana Brown | ... | publicity consultant |
| Jack Carter | ... | set consultant: London |
| Sevilla Delofski | ... | assistant to producer |
| Ramón Díaz de Laspra | ... | assistant accountant (as Ramon Diaz De Laspra) |
| Antonio Fernández Ávila | ... | armorer (as Antonio Avila) |
| Rafael García | ... | caterer (as Rafael Garcia) |
| Lisa Granditer | ... | production runner |
| Shawn Gruskoff | ... | production runner |
| Tony Hedges | ... | production accountant |
| Maggie Jones | ... | continuity: London |
| Margarita McDermott | ... | production assistant |
| Trilby Norton | ... | production office secretary |
| Javier Sacristán | ... | 2nd assistant director |
| Roger Waters | ... | assistant: Eric Clapton |
Production Companies
- Zenith Entertainment
- Recorded Picture Company (RPC) (in association with)
- Central Productions Ltd.
Distributors
- Acteurs Auteurs Associés (AAA) (1984) (France) (theatrical)
- Filmwelt (1986) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Island Alive (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Mary-X Distribution (2020) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Palace Pictures (1984) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Artisan Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Artisan Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Carlton International (1999) (World-wide) (Joint with MGM)
- Carrere Group D.A. (2018) (France)
- Century Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Channel 5 Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- DNC Home Entertainment (Italy) (DVD)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- EuroVideo (1999) (Germany) (DVD)
- EuroVideo (1999) (Germany) (VHS)
- European Video Corporation (EVC) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1988) (Greece) (VHS)
- ITV - Independent Television (1987) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- ITV Studios Global Entertainment (2004) (World-wide) (Joint with MGM)
- King Records (2012) (Japan) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1996) (World-wide)
- Movinside (2017) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Nelson Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- Omni Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- On Air Video (Denmark) (DVD)
- Palace Video (1984) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Savor Ediciones (2012) (Spain) (Blu-ray)
- Savor Ediciones (2012) (Spain) (DVD)
- Star Video (1985) (Australia) (video)
- The Cinema (2017) (Japan) (tv) (subtitled) (SD)
- The Cinema (2020) (Japan) (tv) (subtitled) (HD new master)
- The Criterion Channel (2023) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- The Criterion Collection (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Tohokushinsha Home Video (1987) (Japan) (tv) (subtitled) (SD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2009) (Australia)
- VCL Communications (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Videa (2007) (Italy) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- 7 Network (Australian Rules Football Video)
- Eurosonic Madrid (music recorded at)
- Freeway CAM B.V. (collection account management)
- General Screen Enterprises (titles and opticals)
- Kaleidoscope Cameras Ltd. (supplier: Hothead)
- Lee Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
- Monasterio de Piedra (waterfall sequences filmed by kind permission of)
- Panavision (lenses and Panaflex camera)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
- Warner Bros. De Lane Lea (sound re-recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Ex-gangster Willie Parker (Terence Stamp) has betrayed his former "colleagues" and now lives in Spain where he thinks he can hide from their vengeance. But one day, ten years later, two hitmen (Braddock (Sir John Hurt) and Myron (Tim Roth)) show up and kidnap Willie. They are ordered to escort him back to Paris where he should stand trial. But it is a long way to Paris.
Written by Harald Mayr |
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| Taglines | A Journey to Destiny [Australia Theatrical] See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Joe Strummer was originally considered for the part of Myron, but his bandmates (in The Clash) nixed the idea. Strummer then recommended Tim Roth for the part, based on his appearance as "Trevor the Skinhead" in Made in Britain (1982). This movie was Roth's first theatrical feature, and granted him a BAFTA nomination for Best Newcomer. See more » |
| Goofs | At the beginning of the film, a black Ford Zephyr Mark III pulls up outside Willie Parker's flat. It has a number plate ending in K, denoting that it was first registered in 1971 or 1972. However this model of car was only made between 1962 and 1966. The DVLA rules on personalised number plates forbid a plate that makes a car look "younger" that its actual year of manufacture. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Heartbreakers/The Hit/Alamo Bay/A Private Function (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | We'll Meet Again See more » |
| Quotes |
Willie:
It's just a moment. We're here. Then we're not here. We're somewhere else... maybe. And it's as natural as breathing. Why should we be scared? See more » |