A violent East London gangster undergoes a transformation of identity while hiding from his former colleagues in the home of a jaded Bohemian rock star and his two girlfriends.
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- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award.
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Cast verified as complete
James Fox | ... |
Chas
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Mick Jagger | ... |
Turner
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Anita Pallenberg | ... |
Pherber
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Michèle Breton | ... |
Lucy
(as Michele Breton)
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Ann Sidney | ... |
Dana
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John Bindon | ... |
Moody
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Stanley Meadows | ... |
Rosebloom
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Allan Cuthbertson | ... |
The Lawyer
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Anthony Morton | ... |
Dennis
(as Antony Morton)
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Johnny Shannon | ... |
Harry Flowers
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Anthony Valentine | ... |
Joey Maddocks
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Kenneth Colley | ... |
Tony Farrell
(as Ken Colley)
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John Sterland | ... |
The Chauffeur
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Laraine Wickens | ... |
Lorraine
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Edmond Bennett | ... |
Detective Sergeant (uncredited)
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Helen Booth | ... |
Noel's mum (uncredited)
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John Caesar | ... |
Ticket Clerk (uncredited)
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Jay Denyer | ... |
Constable (uncredited)
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Terry Duggan | ... |
Pully (uncredited)
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Leon Eagles | ... |
Jack Harrison (uncredited)
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Randy Gerber | ... |
Child (uncredited)
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Jane Lapotaire | ... |
Mrs. Farrell (uncredited)
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Reg Lye | ... |
Workman (uncredited)
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Ian McShane | ... |
Noel - Black Musican (uncredited) (voice)
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Billy Murray | ... |
Thug 1 (uncredited)
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Mary Quinn | ... |
Mrs. Devlin (uncredited)
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Anthony Roye | ... |
Fraser (uncredited)
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Directed by
Donald Cammell | ||
Nicolas Roeg |
Written by
Donald Cammell | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
David Cammell | ... | associate producer |
Sanford Lieberson | ... | producer |
Music by
Jack Nitzsche |
Cinematography by
Nicolas Roeg | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
Antony Gibbs | ||
Brian Smedley-Aston | ||
Frank Mazzola | ... | (uncredited) |
Tony Palmer | ... | (uncredited) |
Editorial Department
Roger Guertin | ... | first assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
Miriam Brickman | ||
Patsy Pollock |
Art Direction by
John Clark |
Makeup Department
Linda DeVetta | ... | make-up (as Linda De Vetta) |
Helen Lennox | ... | hairdresser |
Paul Rabiger | ... | make-up |
Production Management
Kevin Kavanagh | ... | unit manager |
Robert Lynn | ... | production manager |
Charles Orme | ... | post-production supervisor (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Richard Burge | ... | assistant director |
Peter Jaques | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
Christopher Gibbs | ... | design consultant: Turner's house |
Peter Young | ... | set dresser |
Alan Cassie | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
Ron Barron | ... | sound recordist |
Alan Pattillo | ... | sound editor |
Gerry Humphreys | ... | dubbing mixer (uncredited) |
Robin O'Donoghue | ... | assistant dubbing mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
Malcolm Bubb | ... | camera effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
Mike Molloy | ... | camera operator |
Paul Borg | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Peter Hannan | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
Les Parrott | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Deborah Dixon | ... | costume consultant |
Billy Jay | ... | wardrobe |
Emma Porteous | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
Merry Clayton | ... | music player (as The Merry Clayton Singers) |
Ry Cooder | ... | musician |
Amiya Dasgupta | ... | musician |
Lowell George | ... | musician |
Milt Holland | ... | musician |
Bernard Krause | ... | musician: Moog synthesisor |
Randy Newman | ... | music conductor |
Gene Parsons | ... | musician |
Nasser Rastigar-Nejad | ... | musician: santur |
Buffy Sainte-Marie | ... | music performer (as Buffy Ste. Marie) |
Russ Titelman | ... | musician (as Russel Titelman) |
Bobby West | ... | musician |
Script and Continuity Department
Annabel Davis-Goff | ... | continuity (as Anabelle Davis-Goff) |
Additional Crew
David Litvinoff | ... | dialogue coach / technical advisor |
Christopher O'Dell | ... | production runner (uncredited) |
Gordon Stebbing | ... | assistant accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Goodtimes Enterprises (production) (made by)
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1970) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1970) (United States) (theatrical)
- Pari Films (1971) (France) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1970) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1971) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1971) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1983) (Japan) (VHS) (subtitled) (rental only)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (Japan) (VHS) (subtitled) (widescreen)
- Warner Home Video (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Bros. Korea (2007) (South Korea) (DVD)
- Warner Home Vídeo (2007) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (Japan) (DVD) (censored)
- Warner Home Video (2014) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Splendor Films (2010) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Dear International (1971) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Plaion Pictures (2024) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Plaion Pictures (2024) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Archive Collection (United States) (video)
- Warner Home Video (United States) (video)
Special Effects
- Camera Effects (titles and opticals)
Other Companies
- Douglas Records (courtesy of: The Last Poets))
- Vanguard Records (through the courtesy of: Buffy Ste. Marie performed musically)
- Hymie of Waterloo (suits by: Mr. Fox's)
- Twickenham Film Studios (completed at)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
Chas, a violent and psychotic East London gangster needs a place to lie low after a hit that should never have been carried out. He finds the perfect cover in the form of guest house run by the mysterious Mr. Turner, a one-time rock superstar, who is looking for the right spark to rekindle his faded talent. Written by Brad Jackson |
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Taglines | This film was ten years ahead of its time. Now, you're almost ready for... [Performance] See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
Budget | GBP750,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
Trivia | According to Anita Pallenberg, one scene actually shows her shooting heroin, which she was just starting to get into at the time. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in Performance: Memo from Turner (1970). See more » |
Soundtracks | Memo From Turner See more » |
Quotes |
Chas:
[to Mick Jagger]
You're a comical little geezer. You'll look funny when you're fifty. See more » |