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The Criminal

Innocence Is No Protection
Oct 1, 1999 · 1h 39m
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Thriller

PLOT

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?

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CAST

Steven Mackintosh
Jasper Rawlins
Bernard Hill
Det. Insp. Walker
Suzy Eddie Izzard
Peter Hume
Natasha Little
Sarah Maitland
Yvan Attal
Mason
Holly Aird
Det. Sgt. Rebecca White
Andrew Tiernan
Harris
Jana Carpenter
Grace
Directed by Julian Simpson

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
Paramount Pictures
Country
US, GB
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