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| James Fox | ... | ||
| Mick Jagger | ... | ||
| Anita Pallenberg | ... | ||
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Michèle Breton | ... |
Lucy
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Ann Sidney | ... |
Dana
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| John Bindon | ... | ||
| Stanley Meadows | ... | ||
| Allan Cuthbertson | ... | ||
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Anthony Morton | ... |
Dennis
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Johnny Shannon | ... | |
| Anthony Valentine | ... | ||
| Kenneth Colley | ... |
Tony Farrell
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| John Sterland | ... | ||
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Laraine Wickens | ... | |
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Chas, a violent and psychotic East London gangster needs a place to lie low after a hit that should never have been carried out. He finds the perfect cover in the form of guest house run by the mysterious Mr. Turner, a one-time rock superstar, who is looking for the right spark to rekindle his faded talent. Written by Brad Jackson
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See them all in a film about fantasy. And reality. Vice. And versa. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for sexual content, nudity, drug material and some violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
4 September 1970 (Finland) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
£750,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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MonoAspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1
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Written by Jack Nitzsche & Russ Titelman
Performed by Randy Newman, (vocals); Ry Cooder, (guitar, bottleneck slide and dulcimer); Lowell George, (guitar); Russ Titelman, (guitar); Bob West,(bass) and Milt Holland (percussion.)
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Director Donald Cammell arranged for James Fox to spend time with real East London gangsters to help prepare his character. David Litvinoff (credited as "dialogue coach and technical advisor", but actually pretty much "mob liaison") made sure he didn't get into any real trouble. See more »Soundtracks
Gone Dead TrainWritten by Jack Nitzsche & Russ Titelman
Performed by Randy Newman, (vocals); Ry Cooder, (guitar, bottleneck slide and dulcimer); Lowell George, (guitar); Russ Titelman, (guitar); Bob West,(bass) and Milt Holland (percussion.)
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I missed this film when it came out over thirty years ago, and have looked out for it ever since. At last, after a rare showing on BBC's arts channel, it has proved to be well worth the long wait.
It is a complex film, starting and finishing as a gripping and violent gangster movie, with the more philosophical and erotic section with Jagger and Pallenberg slotted between the gangster elements. James Fox as gangster on the run is a revelation. Why didn't he get parts like this again? He is far more convincing than his contemporary Michael Caine in this kind of role, with a scary viciousness combined with his 'Jack the Lad' charm.
Although Mick Jagger and Anita Pallenberg don't seem to be playing anything more than themselves, they are perfect foils for Fox. As they embroil Fox in their weird games, the writers/directors Nicholas Roeg and Donald Cammell create brilliantly the mushroom-based trip that they take him on and through. The film also evokes a fascinating and nostalgic picture of late '60s London and is a reminder that the "swinging sixties" had their grimy and violent side. Overall, a great film that deserves far wider recognition.