Walker
- 1987
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- 1h 34min
Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueAn unconventional retelling of the life of William Walker, a 19th century American mercenary leader who became the president of Nicaragua.An unconventional retelling of the life of William Walker, a 19th century American mercenary leader who became the president of Nicaragua.An unconventional retelling of the life of William Walker, a 19th century American mercenary leader who became the president of Nicaragua.
- Récompenses
- 1 nomination
- Munoz
- (as Pedro Armendariz)
- Mayorga
- (as Roberto Lopez Espinoza)
- Doctor Jones
- (as Rene Assa)
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- AnecdotesAlex Cox says on the commentary of the Criterion Collection DVD, that out of all the movies he's done, and despite the fact that this film had hurt his career as a Hollywood director, he believes that Walker (1987) is his best work.
- GaffesThis film is littered with anachronisms (for example: modern cars, color printed magazines and coca cola bottles). However, these are clearly an artistic choice by the film-maker and cannot be considered true 'goofs'.
- Citations
Doubleday: I cannot help noticing Sir, during the time I've spent with you, that you've betrayed every principle you've had, and all the men who supported you. May I ask why?
William Walker: No you may not.
Doubleday: What exactly are your aims?
William Walker: The ends justify the means.
Doubleday: What are the ends?
William Walker: I can't remember.
- Versions alternativesAll horsefalls using tripwires were cut from the UK release, but the complete version has been shown twice on network TV (BBC2).
- ConnexionsEdited into Dispatches from Nicaragua (2008)
- Bandes originalesSilver Threads Among the Gold
(uncredited)
Music by H.P. Danks
Lyrics by Eben E. Rexford
Arranged by Joe Strummer
The film focuses on the real life exploits of William Walker, an American in the nineteenth century who led an army of filibusters to conquer Nicaragua on behalf of American financial interests. Driven by a vision of Manifest Destiny, Walker ultimately established himself as a dictator in Nicaragua. This historical background makes for an interesting commentary on later American imperial adventures, suggesting that history repeats all too readily.
The film boasts an incredibly good cast for such an obscure piece. Aside from Ed Harris in the title role, we have Peter Boyle, Xander Berkeley, and, in a hilarious turn as a foul mouthed mute woman, Marlee Matlin.
The film's one weakness is that its satire is overly broad, with the introduction of obvious anachronisms to make concrete the parallels with contemporary events. Although these made the film's commentary more explicit, they come across as over bearing, and weaken the film's overall impact. Nevertheless, this is a provocative film that is far more interesting than director Alex Cox's more well known Sid and Nancy.
- TheExpatriate700
- 29 mai 2010
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Détails
- Date de sortie
- Pays d’origine
- Site officiel
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- Aussi connu sous le nom de
- Paranın Esiri
- Lieux de tournage
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- Budget
- 5 800 000 $US (estimé)