Parting Shots (1998)
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Michael Winner directed this British comedy-thriller about the disappointing life of wedding photographer Harry Sterndale (singer-actor Chris Rea). Betrayed by his wife, Harry had his ideas stolen by his best friend Maurice Walpole (John Cleese), was fleeced by shady businessman Gerd Layton (Bob Hoskins), and is told he has less than two months to live. To get revenge on everyone who did him in, Harry purchases a gun from barmaid Fred (Joanna Lumley) and sets off to carry out his most outrageous fantasies, with lots of twist and turns along the way. Shown at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Chris Rea, Felicity Kendal, (more)
- Director(s):
- Michael Winner
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Parting Shots
Michael Winner directed this British comedy-thriller about the disappointing life of wedding photographer Harry Sterndale (singer-actor Chris Rea). Betrayed by his wife, Harry had his ideas stolen by his best friend Maurice Walpole (John Cleese), was fleeced by shady businessman Gerd Layton (Bob Hoskins), and is told he has less than two months to live. To get revenge on everyone who did him in, Harry purchases a gun from barmaid Fred (Joanna Lumley) and sets off to carry out his most outrageous fantasies, with lots of twist and turns along the way. Shown at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 99 mins
Complete Cast of Parting Shots
- Chris Rea - Harry Sterndale
- John Cleese - Maurice Walpole
- Ben Kingsley - Renzo Locatelli
- Oliver Reed - Jamie
- Gareth Hunt - Inspector Bass
- Patrick Ryecart - Cleverley
- Nicholas Gecks - Detective Constable Ray
- Felicity Kendal - Jill Saunders
- Bob Hoskins - Gerd Layton
- Diana Rigg - Lisa
- Joanna Lumley - Fred
- Peter Davison - John
- Edward Hardwicke - Dr. Joseph
- Director(s):
- Michael Winner
- Writer(s):
- Nick Mead, Michael Winner
- Producer(s):
- Michael Winner
- Categories:
- Comedy
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