Terence Stamp is Willie, a gangster s henchman turned 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.
SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES:
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
| Jim Broadbent | Barrister |
| John Hurt | Braddock |
| Laura del Sol | Maggie |
| Terence Stamp | Willie Parker |
| Miguel Garmendia | Tavern Keeper |
| Tim Roth | Myron |
| Willoughby Gray | Judge |
| Bill Hunter | Harry |
| Fernando Rey | Senior policeman |
| Mark Wahlberg | Melvin Smiley |
| Lou Diamond Phillips | Cisco |
| Freddie Stuart | First Man |
| Christina Applegate | Pam Shulman |
| Ralph Brown | Second Man |
| A.J. Clarke | Third Man |
| Avery Brooks | Paris |
| Lennie Peters | Mr. Corrigan |
| Bokeem Woodbine | Crunch |
| Bernie Searle | Hopwood (as Bernie Searl) |
| Antonio Sabato Jr. | Vince |
| China Chow | Keiko Nishi |
| Brian Royal | Fellows |
| Lainie Kazan | Jeanne Shulman |
| Albie Woodington | Riordan |
| Will More | Kidnapper (as Joaquin Alonso) |
| Elliott Gould | Morton Shulman |
| Sab Shimono | Jiro Nishi |
| Robin Dunne | Gump |
| Manuel De Benito | Juan |
| Lela Rochon | Chantel |
| Juan Calot | Priest |
| Enrique San Francisco | Kidnapper (as Quique San Francisco) |
| Danny Smith | Video Store Kid |
| Joaquín Alonso | Kidnapper |
| Joshua Peace | Lance |
| José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' | Kidnapper (as José Luis Fernández) |
| David Usher | Sergio |
| Mikel Garmendia | |
| Camilo Vilanova | Kidnapper |
| Carlos Lucena | Uniformed Officer |
| Eneko Olasagasti | |
| Carlos Zabala | Young Basque |
| Xabier Aguirre | |
| Eneko Olazagasti | Young Basque |
| Patxi Barko | Young Basque |
| Paco de Lucía | Music |
| Xavier Aguirre | Young Basque |
| Mike Molloy | Cinematography |
| Carlos Tristancho | Garage attendant (as M. Carlos Tristancho) |
| Mick Audsley | Editor |
| Julio Molina | Art Direction |
| Sheila Trezise | Casting |
| Eric Clapton | Music |
