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Terence Stamp is Willie, a gangster’s henchman turned “supergrass” (informer) trying to live in peaceful hiding in a remote Spanish village. Sun-dappled bliss turns to nerve-racking suspense, however, when two hit men—played by a soulless John Hurt and a youthful, loose-cannon Tim Roth—come a-calling to bring Willie back for execution. This stylish early gem from Stephen Frears boasts terrific performances from a roster of England’s best hard-boiled actors, music by Eric Clapton and virtuoso flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía, and ravishing photography of its desolate Spanish locations—a splendid backdrop for a rather sordid story.
Original Release
09/07/1984
US Release
03/08/1985
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Freddie Stuart | First Man |
Ralph Brown | Second Man |
A.J. Clarke | Third Man |
Terence Stamp | Willie Parker |
Lennie Peters | Mr Corrigan / Mr. Corrigan |
Bernie Searle | Hopwood |
Brian Royal | Fellows |
Albie Woodington | Riordan |
Willoughby Gray | Judge |
Jim Broadbent | Barrister |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Freddie Stuart | First Man |
Ralph Brown | Second Man |
A.J. Clarke | Third Man |
Terence Stamp | Willie Parker |
Lennie Peters | Mr Corrigan / Mr. Corrigan |
Bernie Searle | Hopwood |
Brian Royal | Fellows |
Albie Woodington | Riordan |
Willoughby Gray | Judge |
Jim Broadbent | Barrister |
Manuel de Benito | Juan |
Juan Calot | Priest |
Enrique San Francisco | Kidnapper |
Will More | Kidnapper |
José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' | Kidnapper |
Camilo Vilanova | Kidnapper |
John Hurt | Braddock |
Tim Roth | Myron |
Fernando Rey | Senior Policeman / Policeman |
Carlos Lucena | Uniformed Officer |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Joyce Herlihy | Producer |
Jeremy Thomas | Producer |