The Criminal

1h 40m 1999

Brief Synopsis

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Jasper, an unemployed musician in London, meets Sarah during a drunken night at a bar. When Sarah is found murdered in Jasper's flat he finds himself caught up in a world of espionage, deceit, and state-ordered executions. Over the next three days, Jasper races against the clock to clear his name wh

Cast & Crew

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Julian Simpson

Director

Steven Mackintosh

Jasper Rawlins--'J'

Eddie Izzard

Detective Peter Hume

Natasha Little

Sarah Maitland--'Sarah Reed'

Yves Attal

Mason

Holly Aird

Detective-Sergeant Rebecca White

Film Details

Also Known As
Criminal
MPAA Rating
Genre
Thriller
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Cineimage; Corbett & Keene
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures; SundanceTV; Vertice Cine
Location
London, England, United Kingdom

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

Synopsis

Jasper, an unemployed musician in London, meets Sarah during a drunken night at a bar. When Sarah is found murdered in Jasper's flat he finds himself caught up in a world of espionage, deceit, and state-ordered executions. Over the next three days, Jasper races against the clock to clear his name while narrowly escaping attempts on his life.

Director

Julian Simpson

Director

Cast

Steven Mackintosh

Jasper Rawlins--'J'

Eddie Izzard

Detective Peter Hume

Natasha Little

Sarah Maitland--'Sarah Reed'

Yves Attal

Mason

Holly Aird

Detective-Sergeant Rebecca White

Andrew Tiernan

Harris--Walker'S Assistant

Jana Carpenter

Grace

Justin Shevlin

Barker

Barry Stearn

Noble

Bernard Hill

Inspector Walker

Norma Lovett

Computer Clive

Timothy Bateson

Thomas

Abigail Blackmore

Bar Girl

Matthew Blackmore

Guy

Ingrid Bradley

Scantily-Dressed Woman

Daniel Brocklebank

Jonny

Danny Edwards

Made-Up Woman

Amanda Foster

City Type

Eamon Geoghegan

Forensic Scientist

Nick Holder

American Tourist

Dave Holland

City Type

Lisa Jacobs

Lucy

Georgia Mackenzie

Maggie

Colin Mcfarlane

Businessman

Andrew Nyman

Forensic Scientist No 1

Sheila Whitfield

Forensic Scientist No 2

Hugh Sykes

Radio Journalist

Rupert Farley

Additional Voice

James Goode

Additional Voice

David Monteath

Additional Voice

Steven Pacey

Additional Voice

Nigel Whitmey

Additional Voice

Crew

Mark Aarons

Producer

Mark Aarons

Editor

Nick Alder

Special Effects Supervisor

Julie Ankerson

Foley Artist

Steve Boag

Optical Team Titles & Opticals

Martin Bullard

Optical Team Titles & Opticals

Jane Burgess

Assistant Director

David Chapman

Producer

Julien Davis

Additional Music

Elaine Fallon

Casting

John Fewell

Foley Artist

Dan Genetti

Executive Producer

Rebecca Gillies

Set Decorator

Charles Green

Optical Team Titles & Opticals

Sean Cameron Guest

Assistant Director

Rosie Hackett

Costume Designer

James Andrew Haven

Assistant Director

H Michael Heuser

Executive Producer

Craig Hodgson

Post-Production Coordinator

Martyn John

Production Designer

Christopher Johnson

Producer

Chuck Mangione

Song Performer ("Feels So Good")

Elaine Matthews

Script Supervisor

Vincent Mcgahon

Steadicam Operator

Kora Mcnulty

Production Manager

Nic Morris

Director Of Photography

Karoline Moser

Post-Production Coordinator

Stuart Murdoch

Special Effects Supervisor

Suzette Newman

Executive Producer

Anita O'donnell

Post-Production Coordinator

Rob Partridge

Other

Tania Polentarutti

Casting

Terry Reid

Song Performer ("Dean")

Adam Richards

Location Manager

John Rodda

Sound Production Recordist

Roxy Saint

Song Performer ("If I Were A Boy")

Paul Sarony

Line Producer

Catherine Scoble

Hair & Make-Up Designer

Julian Simpson

Screenwriter

Stuart St Paul

Stunt Coordinator

Lionel Strutt

Post-Production Supervisor

Trevor Swanscott

Foley Mixer

Jake Telford

Song Performer ("Xenon" "Buchanan")

Jake Telford

Additional Music

Claire Tovey

Unit Manager

Charlotte Tudor

Publicity

Nick Walker

Production Coordinator (The Music Sculptors)

Charlotte Watts

Art Director

Robert Wischhusen-hayes

Storyboard Artist

Film Details

Also Known As
Criminal
MPAA Rating
Genre
Thriller
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Cineimage; Corbett & Keene
Distribution Company
Paramount Pictures; SundanceTV; Vertice Cine
Location
London, England, United Kingdom

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States August 16, 2002

Released in United States on Video September 24, 2002

Released in United States November 1999

Released in United States October 2000

Shown at London Film Festival November 3-18, 1999.

Shown at Leeds International Film Festival October 5-20, 2000.

Feature directorial debut for Julian Simpson.

Aired on Sundance Channel August 16, 2002.

Completed shooting April 5, 1999.

Began shooting March 2, 1999.

Film is 100% UK originated, financed and owned.

Released in United States August 16, 2002

Released in United States on Video September 24, 2002

Released in United States November 1999 (Shown at London Film Festival November 3-18, 1999.)

Released in United States October 2000 (Shown at Leeds International Film Festival October 5-20, 2000.)

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