Performance

"See them all in a film about fantasy. And reality. Vice. And versa."

Sep 4 1970 R 1h 45m
Crime, Drama

In underworld terms, Chas Devlin is a 'performer,' a gangster with a talent for violence and intimidation. Turner is a reclusive rock superstar. When Chas and Turner meet, their worlds collide—and the impact is both exotic and explosive.

Plot

Chas, a violent and psychotic East London gangster needs a place to lie low after a hit that should never have been carried out. He finds the perfect cover in the form of guest house run by the mysterious Mr. Turner, a one-time rock superstar, who is looking for the right spark to rekindle his faded talent.

Written by

Donald Cammell

Directed by

Donald Cammell, Nicolas Roeg

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Goodtimes Enterprises

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
11,642
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA