Predstavlja adaptaciju istoimenog romana johna gardnera, prvog iz ciklusa o tajnom agentu boysieu oakesu. In actual fact he contracts out the work and pretends it is was h. The liquidator is a 1965 british thriller film starring rod taylor as brian boysie oakes, trevor howard, and jill st. Although boys likes the cars and the girls that his new position attracts hes not any good at it.
A killerforhire gets mixed up with a plot to assassinate englands prince phillip. One simply has to regard the film in the light of the the times it represents. See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer. According to the 2003 book conversations with jack cardiff by justin bowyer and jack cardiff, a legal dispute delayed the film s originally intended november 1965 release for about a year, and was not released until late 1966. The liquidator 1965 was a spy spoof made at the height of bond mania in the 60s. The liquidator original theatrical trailer youtube. Hes also got a phobia about flying that makes jetting off to exotic places a bit of an embarrassment. The liquidator 1965, released in english language in theatre near you in. In an era when sean connery, michael caine, james coburn, dean martin, robert vaughn and more brought varying styles of secretagent cool to movie screens, along came one of the most unusual spies. The liquidator is a film directed by jack cardiff with rod taylor, trevor howard, jill st. True, the film does lag a bit about two thirds of the way through, but its premise is solid. Original movie poster for liquidator, the 1965 4258 original mgm style a one sheet poster 27x41. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Rod taylor is the liquidator well, his superiors think he is, anyway in this 1965 spoof of the spy genre, directed by jack cardiff.
The liquidator 1965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. This was based on the novel by john gardner, who went. When iris tells boysie the airplane is on george, she is referring to the plane being on automatic pilot. Rod taylor has fun with the role of inept spy boysie oakes. Aug 25, 2009 5 responses to the spy who parodied, part 2, by david l. A time when every other movie company in the world were trying to cash in on the bond films. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Arts the liquidator instrumental, a reggae instrumental by the harry j allstars. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie.
Semispoofy spy film featuring rod taylor as our failing upward espionage hero. Naslovni protagonist, koga tumaci rod taylor, je veteran drugog svjetskog rata koga njegov poznanik, a sada sef britanske tajne sluzbe ciji lik tumaci trevor howard angazira. The liquidator, a 1965 british spy film, adaptation of the novel, starring rod taylor. The chief tells him to do something about it so he hires boys. Likvidator je britanski spijunski film snimljen 1965. The head of a british secret service division, mostyn trevor howard, decides to hire his old army pal boysie oakes rod taylor to liquidate rogue spies who are causing problems for the agency. The liquidator 1965 film wikipedia republished wiki 2. Cardiff keeps things moving and acquits himself well and, while the liquidator didnt lead to a hopedfor series, its a decently budgeted and generally well paced sixties time capsule thats still worth a look.
The liquidator 1965 colonel mostyn of the british intelligence service suspects there is a leak in his department and hires an american expatriate to eliminate various targets working for the soviets. The liquidator british board of film classification. Original mgm style a one sheet poster 27x41 for the jack cardiff crime thriller, the liquidator 1965 starring rod taylor, trevor howard, jill st. Liquidator, the 1965 4257 movieart original film posters. The film was directed by jack cardiff, one of the worlds great cinematographers, and is one of around a dozen features he directed. The liquidator 1965 movie information and showtimes in edmonton.
The liquidator not rated 1h 45min action, thriller, crime 28 october 1966 usa colonel mostyn of the british intelligence service suspects there is a leak in his department and hires an american expatriate to eliminate various targets working for the soviets. The movie is based on the novel the liquidator by john gardner not to be confused with the other john gardner, author of grendel. Offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. The liquidator is the first in the series of highly acclaimed comic novels featuring cowardly secret agent, boysie oakes. The liquidator 1965 main title sequence dame shirley.
At about 1 hour 37 during airplane scene there is a ufo in the sky hovering not moving. The movie is silly, but it has a plot, and a whole lot of incredible character actors, which is one of the best reasons to watch old movies. Now heres a curiosity, i used to go out with a girl called jill, in north london, in the mid 50s, who bears the same first name, and a striking resemblance to the star of this picture. Original movie poster for liquidator, the 1965 4257 original mgm style b one sheet poster 27x41. The 60s was certainly an interesting time for films spy films, spoofs of spy films, caper films, big historical films, and sex comedies. Jan 14, 2016 the liquidator is the first in the series of highly acclaimed comic novels featuring cowardly secret agent, boysie oakes. Directed by jack cardiff dp on the red shoes among many others, the liquidator looks great. In an era when sean connery, michael caine, james coburn, dean martin, robert vaughn and more brought varying styles of secretagent cool to movie screens, along came one of the most unusual spies ever to enter the top secret realm of hushhush, bangbang and kisskiss. Glad you mentioned those wonderful title credits, which are close to being the high point of the film. Based on the novel of the same name by john gardner. Colonel mostyn is the chief of a section of the british security services when they are embarrassed by the number of spies and defections. It was based on the first of a series of boysie oakes novels by john gardner, the liquidator. A time when every other movie company in the world were.
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The chief tells him to do something about it so he hires boys oaks as agent l the liquidator, to assassinate people about to cause trouble. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. John, wilfrid hydewhite, eric sykes, john le mesurier and derek nimmo. The liquidator was directed by jack cardiff, who along with a respected career as a director was one of the most distinguished cinematographers in the british cinema, lensing such classics as the red shoes, the african queen, and black narcissus. Spy spoof about boysie oakes, a british secret agent who. The first of what was intended to be a series, the liquidator is a moderately entertaining james bond spoof.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the liquidator 1965 near you. The liquidator performed by shirley bassey music by lalo schifrin lyrics by peter callendar animation by errol le cain for richard williams studio. Rod taylor stars as boysie oakessecret agent l in this action adventure spy movie made in 1965. Rod taylor stars in this 1965 spy caper, directed by jack cardiff. In actual fact he contracts out the work and pretends it is was himself.
It was made into a film in 1965 staring rod taylor and trevor howard. Exspecial forces officer arsen sets out to avenge his brothers murder and uncovers a massive conspiracy involving the wealthy and powerful elite as he works his way up through the ranks. The liquidator cz dubbing 1965 sleduj filmy online cz. Computer liquidator, a purchaser and reseller of computer technology and related equipment.
Unusual color palettes and bold use of primary color elevate an otherwise rather lifeless but amicable ilm. The liquidator 1965 out of the past a classic film blog. Spy spoof about boysie oakes, a british secret agent who specialises in liquidating. Instead, it has a premise that could provide for a great deal of fun namely that the bond standin is someone who doesnt. Colonel mostyn of the british intelligence service suspects there is a. John, wilfrid hydewhite, eric sykes, david tomlinson. A decent 60s spy movie with trevor howard and bond girl jill st. Dec 23, 2012 the liquidator performed by shirley bassey music by lalo schifrin lyrics by peter callendar animation by errol le cain for richard williams studio. Taylor plays a reluctant liquidator hired to assassinate people who cause trouble with the british security services.
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