Post by captainofbeef on Jan 26, 2009 20:57:05 GMT -5
Terence Stamp is Willie, a gangster’s henchman turned “supergrass” (informer) trying to live in peaceful hiding in a remote Spanish village. Sun-dappled bliss turns to nerve-racking suspense, however, when two hit men—played by a soulless John Hurt and a youthful, loose-cannon Tim Roth—come a-calling to bring Willie back for execution. This stylish early gem from Stephen Frears boasts terrific performances from a roster of England’s best hard-boiled actors and ravishing photography of its desolate Spanish locations—a splendid backdrop for a rather sordid story.
* New, restored high-definition digital transfer, approved by director of photography Mike Molloy
* Commentary featuring director Stephen Frears and actors
John Hurt and Tim Roth
* Parkinson One-to-One: “Terence Stamp,” a 1988 television interview with the actor
* Original theatrical trailer
* PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by film critic Graham Fuller
