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The Criminal (1999)

R 99 min  -  Action | Drama  -   17 November 2000 (Spain)
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A musician is plunged into a world of femmes fatales, espionage, deceit, state-ordered executions and trial by media.

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Julian Simpson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steven Mackintosh ...
Jasper Rawlins
Bernard Hill ...
Det. Insp. Walker
Eddie Izzard ...
Peter Hume
Natasha Little Natasha Little ...
Sarah Maitland
Yvan Attal ...
Mason
Holly Aird ...
Det. Sgt. Rebecca White
Andrew Tiernan ...
Harris
Jana Carpenter Jana Carpenter ...
Grace
Justin Shevlin Justin Shevlin ...
The Barker
Barry Stearn Barry Stearn ...
Noble
Norman Lovett Norman Lovett ...
Clive
Timothy Bateson Timothy Bateson ...
Thomas
Abigail Blackmore ...
Arsey Barmaid
Matthew Blackmore Matthew Blackmore ...
Guy
Ingrid Bradley Ingrid Bradley ...
Scantily dressed woman
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Storyline

Jasper Rawlins, a none-too-successful musician, finds himself chatting with a beautiful woman at his neighborhood bar. She goes home with him, direct and frank in answer to his nervousness. During the night, someone breaks into his flat and cuts her throat. He runs into the arms of the police, who dismiss his story, but release him while they search for the weapon. He investigates the crime, and over the next few days, meets a knowing pornographer, hit men, and other schemers. As dead bodies pile up wherever he goes, the police are soon looking for him with guns drawn. As he discovers secrets about a shadowy corporation, the police close in. Can he find someone to trust? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Innocence Is No Protection

Genres:

Action | Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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Quotes

Peter Hume: The refugees, genocide... they're just a sideshow, distracting everyone from the real agenda: power and influence.
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Connections

References The Parallax View (1974) See more »