Visually dazzling, finely acted investigation into such diverse matters as identity, sexuality, violence, power, and underground culture in late 1960s London.
James Fox stars as Chas, a sadistic petty gangster who has trouble fitting in, even with his hoodlum cohorts. Chas gets into trouble with boss Harry Flowers (Johnny Shannon) after Chas carries out a murder for personal--as opposed to business--reasons, and hides out in the basement of "retired"
rock star Turner (Mick Jagger) while he waits to skip the country. Turner has secluded himself in the house in order to lament the loss of his powers of "incantation," which seems primarily to mean that he indulges ...
Released:
1970
Rated:
R
Length:
105 mins