The Criminal
“Innocence Is No Protection”
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Jasper Rawlins, a none-too-successful musician, finds himself chatting with a beautiful woman at his neighborhood bar. She goes home with him, direct and frank in answer to his nervousness. During the night, someone breaks into his flat and cuts her throat. He runs into the arms of the police, who dismiss his story, but release him while they search for the weapon. He investigates the crime, and over the next few days, meets a knowing pornographer, hit men, and other schemers. As dead bodies pile up wherever he goes, the police are soon looking for him with guns drawn. As he discovers secrets about a shadowy corporation, the police close in. Can he find someone to trust?
Cast
Steven Mackintosh
as Jasper Rawlins
Bernard Hill
as Det. Insp. Walker
Eddie Izzard
as Peter Hume
Natasha Little
as Sarah Maitland
Yvan Attal
as Mason
Holly Aird
as Det. Sgt. Rebecca White
Andrew Tiernan
as Harris
Jana Carpenter
as Grace
Justin Shevlin
as The Barker
Barry Stearn
as Noble
Norman Lovett
as Clive
Timothy Bateson
as Thomas
Daniel Brocklebank
as Jonny
Georgia Mackenzie
as Maggie
Abigail Blackmore
as Arsey Barmaid
Matthew Blackmore
as Guy
Lisa Jacobs
as Lucy
Andy Nyman
as Forensic Scientist 1
Sheila Whitfield
as Forensic Scientist 2
Eamon Geoghegan
as Forensic Scientist 3
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About The Criminal
“Innocence Is No Protection”
Jasper Rawlins, a none-too-successful musician, finds himself chatting with a beautiful woman at his neighborhood bar. She goes home with him, direct and frank in answer to his nervousness. During the night, someone breaks into his flat and cuts her throat. He runs into the arms of the police, who dismiss his story, but release him while they search for the weapon. He investigates the crime, and over the next few days, meets a knowing pornographer, hit men, and other schemers. As dead bodies pile up wherever he goes, the police are soon looking for him with guns drawn. As he discovers secrets about a shadowy corporation, the police close in. Can he find someone to trust? Running 99 minutes.
The Criminal Cast and Characters
The cast features Steven Mackintosh (as Jasper Rawlins), Bernard Hill (as Det. Insp. Walker), Eddie Izzard (as Peter Hume), Natasha Little (as Sarah Maitland), and Yvan Attal (as Mason). Their performances are a major reason The Criminal has built such a passionate audience.
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The Criminal flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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The Criminal runs for 99 minutes (about 1.7 hours).
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The Criminal holds a 5.5/10 rating based on 7 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of The Criminal?
The main cast includes Steven Mackintosh, Bernard Hill, Eddie Izzard, and Natasha Little, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
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The Criminal was released in 1999.
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What is The Criminal about?
The Criminal is a Thriller English-language film. Jasper Rawlins, a none-too-successful musician, finds himself chatting with a beautiful woman at his neighborhood bar. She goes home with him, direct and frank in answer to his nervousness. During the night, someone breaks into his flat and cuts her throat. He runs into the arms of the police, who dismiss his story, but release him while they search for the weapon. He investigates the crime, and over the next few days, meets a knowing pornographer, hit men, and other schemers. As dead bodies pile up wherever he goes, the police are soon looking for him with guns drawn. As he discovers secrets about a shadowy corporation, the police close in. Can he find someone to trust?
When was The Criminal released?
The Criminal was released on October 1, 1999. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. The film was produced by Paramount Pictures.
Who stars in The Criminal?
The Criminal stars Steven Mackintosh, Bernard Hill, Eddie Izzard and Natasha Little. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
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