Performance - 2004

Condition: Excellent/Very Good

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Size: 40 x 30 inches (102 x 76 cm)

An original British Quad poster for the 2004 BFI Re-release of “Performance”

A 1970 British crime drama film directed by Donald Cammell and Nicolas Roeg, written by Cammell and filmed by Roeg. The film stars James Fox as a violent and ambitious London gangster who, after killing an old friend, goes into hiding at the home of a reclusive rock star (Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones).

The film was produced in 1968 but not released until 1970, as Warner Bros. was reluctant to distribute the film, owing to its sexual content and graphic violence.

After killing a rival in self-defence, hoodlum Chas must flee both from the law and from his boss, Harry Flowers. He eventually moves into a house owned by Turner, a former rock star who lives with female companions Pherber and Lucy. Chas and Turner initially clash, but Turner becomes fascinated with Chas' life as a criminal. Through drugs and a series of psychological battles with Turner, Chas emerges as a different man.

"I know how you do it! I know a thing or two about performing, my boy" 

Tags: British 2000s Adult Drama Crime Quad Thriller American