The Hit
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Terence Stamp is Willie, a gangster’s henchman turned “supergrass” (informer) trying to hide out peacefully in a remote Spanish village. Sun-dappled bliss turns to nerve-racking suspense, however, when two hit men—one soulless (John Hurt) and one a loose cannon (a youthful Tim Roth)—come calling to bring Willie back for execution. This stylish early gem from Stephen Frears boasts terrific hard-boiled performances from a roster of England’s best actors, music by Eric Clapton and virtuoso flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía, and ravishing photography of its desolate Spanish locations—a splendid backdrop for a rather sordid story.
DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- Restored 2K digital transfer, approved by director of photography Mike Molloy, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
- Audio commentary from 2009 featuring director Stephen Frears, actors John Hurt and Tim Roth, screenwriter Peter Prince, and editor Mick Audsley
- Interview from 1988 with actor Terence Stamp from the television show Parkinson One-to-One
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by film critic Graham Fuller
New cover by Jason Hardy
DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- Restored 2K digital transfer, approved by director of photography Mike Molloy, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
- Audio commentary from 2009 featuring director Stephen Frears, actors John Hurt and Tim Roth, screenwriter Peter Prince, and editor Mick Audsley
- Interview from 1988 with actor Terence Stamp from the television show Parkinson One-to-One
- Trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by film critic Graham Fuller
New cover by Jason Hardy
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Cast
- John Hurt
- Braddock
- Tim Roth
- Myron
- Laura del Sol
- Maggie
- Terence Stamp
- Willie Parker
- Bill Hunter
- Harry
- Fernando Rey
- Senior policeman
- Jim Broadbent
- Barrister
Credits
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Produced by
- Jeremy Thomas
- Written
- Peter Prince
- Associate producer
- Joyce Herlihy
- Director of photography
- Mike Molloy
- Editor
- Mick Audsley
- Title music
- Eric Clapton
- Music by
- Paco de Lucía
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