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Retribution (2000)

Retribution (2000)
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In this downbeat drama, Cameron Colley (Jonny Lee Miller) is a journalist whose career has gone into a slump; he's working for a second-rate tabloid and is looking for a story that will help him move on to better things. Colley also has a secret: he's been having an affair with Yvonne (Keely Hawes), the wife of his close friend William (Jason Hetherington). Colley has been getting tip-offs by telephone from a man calling himself Mr. Archer, who claims to be a government intelligence agent and suggests Cameron look into a series of murders that have been occurring in London. Cameron's research suggests that the three victims were all involved in a scandal over the sale of British arms to the Middle East, but police inspector McDunn (Brian Cox) sees things a bit differently; he thinks there could be a link between the murders and a story Cameron wrote suggesting certain public figures who betray the trust of the people might be better off dead. As Cameron tries to prove he's not to blame for the killings, he wonders if someone he knows might be trying to set him up. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Jonny Lee MillerBrian Cox, (more)
Director(s):
Gavin Millar
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Retribution

In this downbeat drama, Cameron Colley (Jonny Lee Miller) is a journalist whose career has gone into a slump; he's working for a second-rate tabloid and is looking for a story that will help him move on to better things. Colley also has a secret: he's been having an affair with Yvonne (Keely Hawes), the wife of his close friend William (Jason Hetherington). Colley has been getting tip-offs by telephone from a man calling himself Mr. Archer, who claims to be a government intelligence agent and suggests Cameron look into a series of murders that have been occurring in London. Cameron's research suggests that the three victims were all involved in a scandal over the sale of British arms to the Middle East, but police inspector McDunn (Brian Cox) sees things a bit differently; he thinks there could be a link between the murders and a story Cameron wrote suggesting certain public figures who betray the trust of the people might be better off dead. As Cameron tries to prove he's not to blame for the killings, he wonders if someone he knows might be trying to set him up. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
100 mins

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Director(s):
Gavin Millar
Producer(s):
Richard Jackson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Bruce J.

    I recently rented an American movie with Jonny Lee Miller in it and liked him, so I went looking for anything else he might be in. I came across this movie. I almost didn't make it through the first third of this movie as I find British movies hard to follow. But I stayed with the movie and after the middle of the movie the pace picked up. Actually for a B movie there were enough twists and turns to make it quite interesting. Be patient and I think it will pay off.

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    Stanley G.

    Not bad, but endangered main character lacks sympathy unless you're into heavy smoking, drinking, and drug use.

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    C barnett C.

    Thanks Stanley G.! Yes, I am into drinking, smoking and drug use...in my movies that is :). I will update this review after I have seen the movie

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