The Criminal - 1999

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?

99min
1999
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.4/10

Cast

Steven Mackintosh profile pictureSteven MackintoshJasper Rawlins
Bernard Hill profile pictureBernard HillDet. Insp. Walker
Eddie Izzard profile pictureEddie IzzardPeter Hume
Natasha Little profile pictureNatasha LittleSarah Maitland
Holly Aird profile pictureHolly AirdDet. Sgt. Rebecca White
Andy Nyman profile pictureAndy NymanForensic Scientist 1
Colin McFarlane profile pictureColin McFarlaneBusinessman
Nick Holder profile pictureNick HolderAmerican Tourist
Amanda Foster profile pictureAmanda FosterCity Type

About The Criminal

The Criminal Overview

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?

Runtime: 99min

Extra details

Original Title: The Criminal
Original Language: English
Directed By: Julian Simpson
Production Companies
Paramount