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8 March 1985 (USA) moreTagline:
A Journey to Destiny [Australia Theatrical] morePlot:
Ex-gangster Willie Parker has betrayed his former "colleagues" and now lives in Spain where he thinks he can hide from their vengeance... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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DVD Playhouse--May 2009 (From The Hollywood Interview. 11 May 2009, 11:22 PM, PDT)
DVD: Review: The Hit
(From The AV Club. 5 May 2009, 10:00 PM, PDT)
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One of My Favorites moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Hurt | ... | Braddock |
 | Terence Stamp | ... | Willie Parker |
 | Tim Roth | ... | Myron |
 | Laura del Sol | ... | Maggie |
| Bill Hunter | ... | Harry |
| Fernando Rey | ... | Senior policeman |
| Freddie Stuart | ... | First Man |
| Ralph Brown | ... | Second Man |
| A.J. Clarke | ... | Third Man |
| Lennie Peters | ... | Mr. Corrigan |
| Bernie Searle | ... | Hopwood (as Bernie Searl) |
| Brian Royal | ... | Fellows |
| Albie Woodington | ... | Riordan |
 | Willoughby Gray | ... | Judge |
 | Jim Broadbent | ... | Barrister |
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Iceland:16 | Australia:MA (alternate rating) | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:16Fun Stuff
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Joe Strummer was originally considered for the part of Myron, but his band mates (in The Clash) nixed the idea. Strummer then recommended Tim Roth for the part based on his appearance as "Trevor the Skinhead" in the TV movie Made in Britain (1982) (TV). "The Hit" was the 22 year old Roth's first theatrical feature and won him a BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer. moreQuotes:
[a few minutes earlier, Maggie bit Braddock's hand and drew blood]Myron: Mr Braddock, d'you think we could stop for something to eat soon? I ain't had nothing all day and I'm really hungry. 'Spect I'm not the only one. Her too, she's probably hungry too.
Braddock: [drily] She's already eaten.
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The Hit is a story of how different realities face a life and death situation. Each character is sparingly drawn and their personalities are revealed by what they do, not Hollywood melodrama. The Spanish countryside is lavishly presented, the score spare and beautiful, and the acting by all is first rate. This is one of the better films I've seen.