Blue Ice (1992)A former British secret service agent falls for an American woman and becomes entangled in a web of espionage. Director:Russell Mulcahy |
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Blue Ice (1992)A former British secret service agent falls for an American woman and becomes entangled in a web of espionage. Director:Russell Mulcahy |
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| Michael Caine | ... | ||
| Sean Young | ... |
Stacy Mansdorf
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| Ian Holm | ... |
Sir Hector
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| Bobby Short | ... |
Buddy
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| Alun Armstrong | ... |
Osgood
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| Sam Kelly | ... |
George
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| Jack Shepherd | ... |
Stevens
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| Philip Davis | ... |
Westy
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Patricia Hayes | ... |
Old Woman
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Mac Andrews | ... |
Trans Cab Driver
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Alan MacNaughton | ... |
Lewis Mandorf
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| Todd Boyce | ... |
Kyle
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Peter Forbes | ... |
Medic
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Peter Gordon | ... |
Mortuary Attendant
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Oliver Haden | ... |
Stacy's Driver
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Harry Anders is a former MI6 agent who now owns a bar. When a beautiful woman literally runs into him, they fall in love (lust perhaps). When she finds out about his history, she asks him to help with a problem she has. Harry is forced to re-enter the dangerous world of espionage once more. Written by Rob Hartill
Here's another film that one might label a neo-noir. It's film noir in story, attitude and camera-work but it's color and it's a 1992 film, not one from the late 1940s or early '50s.
The story is set in England and is a good mixture of suspense, action and romance. It's nicely filmed with a lot of night shots featuring some cool neon signs of London streets and pubs. Looks-wise, this film reminded me a lot of "Stormy Monday."
There is some good jazz in here, too. The action picks up much more in the second half of the film, capped off by a unique huge transformer-like vehicle chasing Michael Caine. The ending was a bit weak and hokey but overall, the film was entertaining and good stuff if you're a noir buff.