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Mike Hodges’ powerful drama concerning an IRA bomber (Mickey Rourke) who accidentally kills a busload of children and, wracked with guilt, decides to lead a new life abroad. His past soon catches up with him, and he must decide whether to perform one last hit or suffer the consequences.

 

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Director Mike Hodges
Starring Alan Bates, Bob Hoskins, Mickey Rourke

 

Genre Contemporary Film

 

Country UK Language ENGLISH   Year 1987

 

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Certificate 15   Length 103 mins   Label MGMHE
Cat No 10005383   Format DVD   Colour
Region2   Aspect 1.85 Wide Screen
Subtitles Dutch, French, Italian .

 

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