The Hit [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

The Hit [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

 Cast: Terence Stamp
Terence Stamp
, John Hurt
John Hurt
, Tim Roth
Tim Roth
, Laura del Sol
Laura del Sol
, Bill Hunter
Bill Hunter
The Hit [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

The Hit [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray]

 Cast: Terence Stamp
Terence Stamp
, John Hurt
John Hurt
, Tim Roth
Tim Roth
, Laura del Sol
Laura del Sol
, Bill Hunter
Bill Hunter

Blu-ray (Color / Wide Screen)

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Overview

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.

Product Details

Release Date: 10/20/2020
UPC: 0715515252416
Original Release: 1984
Rating: NR
Source: Criterion Collection
Region Code: A
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Mono]
Language: English
Time: 1:38:00
Sales rank: 12,094

Special Features

Restored 2K digital transfer, approved by director of photography Mike Molloy, with umcompressed monaural soundtrack Audio commentary from 2009 featuring director Stephen Frears, actors John Hurt and Tim Roth, screenwriter Peter Prince, and editor Mick Audsley Interview from 1988 with actor Terence Stamp from the television show Parkinson One-to-One Trailer English SDH subtitles

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Terence Stamp Willie Parker
John Hurt Braddock
Tim Roth Myron
Laura del Sol Maggie
Bill Hunter Harry
Fernando Rey Chief Inspector
Carlos Lucena Uniformed Officer
Freddie Stuart Government Agent
Ralph Brown Government Agent
A.J. Clarke Government Agent
Lennie Peters Mr. Corrigan
Bernie Searl Hopwood
Brian Royal Fellows
Albie Woodington Riordan
Willoughby Gray Judge
Jim Broadbent Barrister
Manuel De Benito Juan, Willie's Bodyguard
Juan Calot Priest
Joaquin Alonzo Kidnapper
Emeko Olazagasti Young Basque
Sheila Trezise Actor
Enrique San Francisco Kidnapper
Jose Luis Fernandez Kidnapper
Camilo Vilanova Kidnapper
Mikel Garmendia Tavern Keeper
Carlos Zabala Young Basque
Patxi Barko Young Basque
Xavier Aguirre Young Basque
Carlos Tristancho Garage Attendant
Jeremy Thomas Actor
Paco de Lucía Composer

Technical Credits
Stephen Frears Director
Peter Prince Screenwriter
Reyes Abades Special Effects
Jeremy Thomas Producer
Alan Whibley Special Effects
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