The Hit (1984)

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Stephen Frears

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Ralph Brown
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Terence Stamp
Willie Parker

Albie Woodington
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Willoughby Gray
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Jim Broadbent
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Will More
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Interesting, But Forgettable

10 years, 9 months ago at Jul 25 16:55

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Death, power, deception. They're all the subjects of Stephen Frears' "The Hit," and they all have their time in the spotlight. From the opening scene, "The Hit" seems to have all the workings of a great movie. So why is it merely a good one?

Surely not the actors, who have talent written all over them- Terrance Stamp, John Hurt, Tim Roth in his pre-"Reservoir Dogs" days. Surely ... read more

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Release date: 8 March 1985
UPC: 012236134596

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Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" The Hit is a 1984 British road crime film directed by Stephen Frears, and starring John Hurt, Terence Stamp, Laura del Sol and Tim Roth in his film debut. It was Stamp's first starring role in over a decade, and Roth won an Evening Standard Award for Most Promising Newcomer. The title music is provided by Eric Clapton and Roger Waters. Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia performed the soundtrack music. The film was released by The Criterion Collection on DVD in April 2009 and on Blu-ra"