The Criminal
“Innocence Is No Protection”
Synopsis
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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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
Justin Shevlin
The Barker
Barry Stearn
Noble
Norman Lovett
Clive
Timothy Bateson
Thomas
Daniel Brocklebank
Jonny
Georgia Mackenzie
Maggie
Abigail Blackmore
Arsey Barmaid
Matthew Blackmore
Guy
Lisa Jacobs
Lucy
Andy Nyman
Forensic Scientist 1
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Simpson
- Original Score
- Tolga Kashif
- Original Title
- The Criminal
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Simpson
Tolga Kashif
Mark Aarons
Mark Aarons, David Chapman, Dan Genetti, H. Michael Heuser, Chris Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Aarons
Producer
David Chapman
Producer
Chris Johnson
Producer
Mark Aarons
Editor
Julian Simpson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Criminal
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What is The Criminal about?
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?
Who directed The Criminal?
The Criminal was directed by Julian Simpson.
Who stars in The Criminal?
The principal cast of The Criminal includes Steven Mackintosh, Bernard Hill, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Natasha Little, Yvan Attal.
When was The Criminal released and how long is it?
The Criminal was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Criminal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Criminal was composed by Tolga Kashif.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Criminal?
The Criminal holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).