Parting Shots
"When Harry found out he had six weeks to live, something snapped...and it wasn't his camera."
Originally released in 1999. Parting Shots is a romance/crime film. directed by Michael Winner.
Starring Chris Rea, Felicity Kendal, and John Cleese
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 14, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Scimitar Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parting Shots about?
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 ...
Who directed Parting Shots?
Parting Shots was directed by Michael Winner.
How long is Parting Shots?
Parting Shots has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Parting Shots released?
Parting Shots was released on May 14, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Parting Shots?
The main cast of Parting Shots includes Chris Rea, Felicity Kendal, John Cleese, Ben Kingsley, Bob Hoskins.