Parting Shots

"When Harry found out he had six weeks to live, something snapped...and it wasn't his camera."

May 14 1999 N/A 1h 39m
Comedy, Crime, Romance

Harry Sterndale, a failed photographer, is given a diagnosis of cancer and told that he has only three months to live. After thinking things over, he decides that since he is dying anyway, he will kill or destroy all the people that ever crossed or hurt him during his life - after all, he will be dead anyway long before he can come to trial and get his just desserts from society. Harry hires an assassin to finish himself off in style, and even has time to fall in love with Jill. However, there's just one small problem with Harry's master plan - the cancer diagnosis is totally inaccurate and now he's got a hitman on his trail and several policemen wanting to talk to him about some murders...

Plot

Harry just found out he only has a short time to live - but for his enemies, their prognosis looks even worse. Ben Kingsley and Bob Hoskins are among the many talents in this star-studded cast, which also includes John Cleese, who shine in this hilarious black comedy about getting even - and getting away with it. When the doctors tell failed photographer Harry Sterndale to get his affairs in order, he does just that - with a vengeance. With nothing to lose, he embarks on a rampage of outrageously bad behavior. From the friend who stole his ideas to his unfaithful wife, Harry is out to give everyone who ever "done him wrong" something to remember him by: exactly what they deserve.

Written by

Michael Winner, Nick Mead

Directed by

Michael Winner

Cast

Chris Rea, Felicity Kendal, John Cleese

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Scimitar Films

Languages

English

Awards

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Average Rating
5.1 out of 10
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