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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:film
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Pulp_Fiction
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gptkbp:awards
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Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Editing
Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Production Design
Nominated for Best Film at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival
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gptkbp:based_on
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original screenplay by Peter Prince
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gptkbp:box_office
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$2.5 million
£1.5 million
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gptkbp:budget
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$1.5 million
£1 million
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:The_Boss
gptkb:The_Informer
gptkb:The_Woman
gptkb:TV_Show
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:Philippe_Rousselot
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:color
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Generally positive reviews.
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Cult classic status.
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Stephen_Frears
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Cannon_Group
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gptkbp:edited_by
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gptkb:Mick_Audsley
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gptkbp:features
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a road trip
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gptkbp:film_series
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gptkb:CEO
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:Madrid
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gptkbp:follows
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a former hitman
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Police_Department
gptkb:High_School
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gptkbp:has_awards
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BAFTA nomination
Cannes Film Festival nomination
Best Director nomination
Best Screenplay nomination
Best Actor nomination
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gptkbp:has_cameo
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gptkb:Murray_Gold
gptkb:Kirk_Jones
gptkb:John_Hurt
gptkb:Philippe_Rousselot
gptkb:Stephen_Frears
gptkb:Terence_Stamp
gptkb:Tim_Roth
gptkb:Mick_Audsley
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gptkbp:has_theme
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gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:loyalty
gptkb:Community_Center
redemption
violence
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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Released on DVD in 2001.
Released on Blu-ray in 2010.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Hit
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:French_New_Wave
gptkb:film
British Cinema
film noir
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:Will_Robie_Series
gptkb:Will_Robie_series
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Murray_Gold
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gptkbp:plot
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A former hitman is living in Spain when he is tracked down by his former associates.
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:Kirk_Jones
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:Cannon_Group
gptkb:Cineplex-Odeon
gptkb:Film_Four_Productions
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gptkbp:rating
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7.0/10
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
75% on Metacritic
7.0/10 on IM Db
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gptkbp:release_date
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1984-09-14
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gptkbp:released_in
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gptkb:1984
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gptkbp:remake
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gptkb:CEO
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gptkbp:runtime
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98 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Peter_Prince
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gptkbp:sequel
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gptkb:The_Target
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gptkbp:set_in
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gptkb:Borough
gptkb:Spain
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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Original score by Murray Gold.
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:John_Hurt
gptkb:Terence_Stamp
gptkb:Tim_Roth
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gptkbp:trivia
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The film has been referenced in various other media.
Stephen Frears received critical acclaim for his direction.
The film has a strong following among cinephiles.
The film was shot in various locations in Spain.
The film's dialogue is noted for its wit.
The film's ending is considered ambiguous.
Tim Roth's film debut.
The film explores themes of betrayal and redemption.
John Hurt's character is based on a real-life hitman.
The film's cinematography is praised for its style.
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