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Performance

  • 1970
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
11K
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Mick Jagger and James Fox in Performance (1970)
Rock superstar Mick Jagger and James Fox star in this stunning reality/fantasy trip set in London's underworld. A desperate, murderous criminal hides out at the private residence of a bizarre rock star (Jagger) and his mysterious and beautiful companion (Anita Pallenberg). Co-directed by Donald Cammell and Nicolas Roeg, Performance remains a gripping, psychological melodrama and cult favorite, as we witness the gangster experience the ready drugs and available sexual pleasures of the rocker's world while he is forced to confront aspects of his personality that have been repressed by his violent tendencies.
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A violent gangster seeks refuge from the mob in the Bohemian home of a former rock star.A violent gangster seeks refuge from the mob in the Bohemian home of a former rock star.A violent gangster seeks refuge from the mob in the Bohemian home of a former rock star.

  • Directors
    • Donald Cammell
    • Nicolas Roeg
  • Writer
    • Donald Cammell
  • Stars
    • James Fox
    • Mick Jagger
    • Anita Pallenberg
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Donald Cammell
      • Nicolas Roeg
    • Writer
      • Donald Cammell
    • Stars
      • James Fox
      • Mick Jagger
      • Anita Pallenberg
    • 120User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Michèle Breton and Anita Pallenberg in Performance (1970)
    Mick Jagger and Anita Pallenberg in Performance (1970)
    Mick Jagger, Cecil Beaton, and James Fox in Performance (1970)
    James Fox and Anita Pallenberg in Performance (1970)
    John Bindon, James Fox, Stanley Meadows, and John Sterland in Performance (1970)
    James Fox and Anita Pallenberg in Performance (1970)
    Mick Jagger in Performance (1970)
    John Bindon, Stanley Meadows, and John Sterland in Performance (1970)
    Mick Jagger in Performance (1970)
    Mick Jagger in Performance (1970)
    Mick Jagger and James Fox in Performance (1970)
    Mick Jagger in Performance (1970)

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    James Fox
    James Fox
    • Chas
    Mick Jagger
    Mick Jagger
    • Turner
    Anita Pallenberg
    Anita Pallenberg
    • Pherber
    Michèle Breton
    Michèle Breton
    • Lucy
    • (as Michele Breton)
    Ann Sidney
    • Dana
    John Bindon
    John Bindon
    • Moody
    Stanley Meadows
    Stanley Meadows
    • Rosebloom
    Allan Cuthbertson
    Allan Cuthbertson
    • The Lawyer
    Anthony Morton
    Anthony Morton
    • Dennis
    • (as Antony Morton)
    Johnny Shannon
    Johnny Shannon
    • Harry Flowers
    Anthony Valentine
    Anthony Valentine
    • Joey Maddocks
    Kenneth Colley
    Kenneth Colley
    • Tony Farrell
    • (as Ken Colley)
    John Sterland
    John Sterland
    • The Chauffeur
    Laraine Wickens
    • Lorraine
    Edmond Bennett
    Edmond Bennett
    • Detective Sergeant
    • (uncredited)
    Helen Booth
    • Noel's mum
    • (uncredited)
    John Caesar
    • Ticket Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Jay Denyer
    • Constable
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Donald Cammell
      • Nicolas Roeg
    • Writer
      • Donald Cammell
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    • Trivia
      According to Anita Pallenberg, one scene actually shows her shooting heroin, which she was just starting to get into at the time.
    • Quotes

      Chas: I need a bohemian atmosphere! I'm an artist, Mr. Turner. Like yourself.

      Turner: You - juggle.

    • Alternate versions
      In most versions the voices of Johnny Shannon, John Bindon and Laraine Wickens have been overdubbed. This was because the actors' own voices were thought to be "too cockney" for non-UK audiences to understand. The 2007 Region 2 DVD (DY11687) features the voices of all three actors throughout the feature, none of the previous overdubs are present in this version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Performance: Memo from Turner (1970)
    • Soundtracks
      Memo From Turner
      Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

      Performed by Mick Jagger

    User reviews120

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    Cammell's masterpiece....not Roeg's
    Reading the various comments posted, I'm saddened to see that Nic Roeg is receiving the credit for this amazing film. Granted, Roeg did provide his always stunning camera work to the film, but it was Donald Cammell who wrote, directed the actors, and edited (along with Frank Mazzola) PERFORMANCE.

    Roeg acted as DP on the film, blocking the camera movements as Cammell worked with the actors. In fact, according to Cammell, they worked so well together that people would comment "...the two director approach is the wave of the future." Cammell also revealed that his admiration for Roeg's work was somewhat tempered by the fact that Roeg was often solely credited for PERFORMANCE, something that just isn't true.

    Don't get me wrong, I think Nic Roeg is a wonderful director and a brilliant DP. DON'T LOOK NOW, THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, and BAD TIMING are some of my favorite films, but PERFORMANCE is Cammell's vision more than Roeg's.

    In fact, given the ironic and tragic life that Cammell led, perhaps it's only fitting that he would be overlooked for his work on PERFORMANCE, which displays his obsessions for Borges, gender/identity, and sexuality.

    Any interest? Seek out DONALD CAMMELL: THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE for a fascinating look at this brilliant artist.
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    • May 2, 2002

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    • Release date
      • September 4, 1970 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Performers
    • Filming locations
      • 23 Lowndes Square, Knightsbridge, London, England, UK(interiors)
    • Production company
      • Goodtimes Enterprises
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    • Budget
      • £750,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1
      • 1.85 : 1

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