Hammersmith Is Out (1972)

Synopsis of Hammersmith Is Out

Loosely based on the Faust legend, Hammersmith is Out stars Richard Burton as the title character, a mental patient confined to the sanitarium owned by a loony doctor (Peter Ustinov, who also directed). Befriending a lackadaisical orderly named Billy Breedlove (Beau Bridges), the satanic Hammersmith offers Billy untold wealth and power if he'll help him escape. Once on the outside, Hammersmith keeps his promises to Billy, with the help of slovenly hash-slinger Jimmie Jean Jackson (Elizabeth Taylor). When time comes to pay the piper, however, Hammersmith and Jimmie Jean conspire to leave Billy hanging out to dry. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Director(s):

Peter Ustinov

Writer(s):

Stanford Whitmore

Producer(s):

Alex Lucas

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Profanity, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Violence)

• 1972 - Berlin International Film Festival - Silver Bear for Best Actress
• 1972 - Berlin International Film Festival - Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution

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