Screening in memory of the great Terence Stamp.
Terence Stamp is Willie, a gangster’s henchman turned 'supergrass' trying to live in peaceful hiding in a Spanish village. Sun-dappled bliss turns to nerve-racking suspense, however, when two hit men - played by John Hurt and 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.
Cast:
John Hurt, Terence Stamp, Tim Roth, Laura del Sol, Fernando Rey, Jim Broadbent