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The Hit (1984)

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Average Rating: 7.5/10
Reviews Counted: 7
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Release Date: Sep 12, 1984 Wide

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In this offbeat crime film, Willie Parker (Terence Stamp) an English mobster turned informant, has been given a new identity and has been living in a small, isolated village in Spain for 10 years. Unfortunately for Parker, the men he has betrayed have ascertained his whereabouts and send Braddock (John Hurt), a professional hitman, and his apprentice Myron (Tim Roth) to bring Parker to Paris where his ex-associates await. After kidnapping Parker, nothing goes as planned. Now they are followed by

R, 1 hr. 37 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy

Directed By: Stephen Frears

Written By: Peter Prince

In Theaters: Sep 12, 1984 Wide

On DVD: Apr 28, 2009

Cast

John Hurt
Braddock
Tim Roth
Myron
Laura del Sol
Maggie
Terence Stamp
Willie Parker
Bill Hunter
Harry
Fernando Rey
Chief Inspector
Jim Broadbent
Barrister
Miguel Garmendia
Tavern Keeper
Willoughby Gray
Judge
Lennie Peters
Mr. Corrigan
Brian Royal
Fellows
Bernie Searl
Hopwood
Carlos Tristancho
Garage Attendant
Xavier Aguirre
Young Basque
Joaquin Alonzo
Kidnapper
Patxi Barko
Young Basque
Juan Calot
Priest
A.J. Clarke
Third Man
Manuel de Benito
Juan Willie's Bodyguard
Jos� Luis Fern�ndez
Kidnapper
Carlos Lucena
Uniformed Officer
Emeko Olazagasti
Young Basque
Freddie Stuart
First Man
Camilo Vilanova
Kidnapper
Albie Woodington
Riordan
Carlos Zabala
Young Basque
Sheila Trezise
Enrique San Francisco
Kidnapper
Jeremy Thomas
Ralph Brown
Second Man

Critic Reviews for The Hit

All Critics (10) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (1) | DVD (7)

Superb acting from Hurt and Stamp is enough to smooth over any rough patches.

July 29, 2009 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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Christopher Long

Movie Metropolis

'The Hit' gives the great Terence Stamp what is arguably his best role.

June 14, 2009 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Dan Lybarger

eFilmCritic.com

really more of an exploration of the disjunction between exteriors and interiors, and while some may find it slow-going, those who see it for what it is will find it an intriguing portrait of human nature

May 11, 2009 Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

transmits an alien grip on atmosphere and tone that keeps one enthralled even as it ponders the very basis of being

April 6, 2009 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Chris Cabin

Filmcritic.com

The film is not as good as the Eric Clapton music in the background.

August 29, 2004 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Some of the major plot points don't make a lot of sense, the inclusion of the young Spanish girl and subsequent failed attempts to kill her, in particular is rather silly. But the performances of John Hurt, Tim Roth, and Terence Stamp are all great, but not enough to save the film from its narrative shortcomings.

July 6, 2010

Alec Barniskis

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Pretty good little film. A sparse script and an amazing Terence Stamp performance kept my eyes peeled to this slow-moving snail of a film. I can't say that I didn't enjoy every bit of it though. The way Stamp works everyone in a little chess game is reason enough to see it, but Fernando Rey was completely invisible in this film!

March 27, 2011