The Hit (1984) There’s not a lot of plot to get in the way of what is not just one of the best road movies I’ve seen, but also one of the best British gangster flicks. It’s ultra cool crime drama with a trip across Spain, hitmen tracking down a supergrass, a kidnapping, and occasional brutality. Great performances - Tim Roth in his first feature film is a real standout - Terence Stamp and John Hurt are also strong. A sparse soundtrack from Eric Clapton and Roger Waters adds to the tone. It wasn’t a hit for director Stephen Frears upon release, but its one of those rare films from the eighties that gets better with age. Recommended
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