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Half Moon Street (1986)

Director: Bob Swaim

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An American linguist and economist working in London, Dr Slaughter (Weaver) supplements her meagre income by prostitution. The relationship she strikes up with a regular client, troubleshooting diplomat Lord Bulbeck (Caine), not only follows the customary course of clandestine trysts and growing jealousy, but also entangles her in a web of violent political intrigue. Adapted from Paul Theroux's novel Dr Slaughter, Swaim's follow-up to La Balance is a dud. Without decent direction, Weaver's portrayal of a woman intent on exercising full control over her life, but unwittingly manipulated by all around her, seems merely embarrassed, while - with the exception of the dependable Caine - the supporting characterisations are woefully thin. London becomes a familiar topographical mish-mash, the narrative is ramshackle, and even the action set pieces - the most memorable aspect of the earlier film - are clumsily executed.

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Time Out Film Guide

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  • geoff davis said...
    Posted on Feb 03 2009 10:44 i bet caine & weaver regret this one.everything is wooden.still it is 20+ years old & it certainly has,nt either any harm
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Cast & crew

Director: Bob Swaim

Producer: Geoffrey Reeve

Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Michael Caine, Patrick Kavanagh, Faith Kent, Ram John Holder, Keith Buckley, Annie Hanson full cast

Duration: 89 mins


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