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French 1 panel French movie poster for the 1967 neo-noir crime film, which is titled Point Blank in English and Le Point de Non Retour in French.
Movie Information
Original Title: Point Blank
French Title: Le Point de Non Retour
Release Date (USA): August 30, 1967
Director: John Boorman
Starring: Lee Marvin (as Walker), Angie Dickinson (as Chris), Keenan Wynn, and Carroll O'Connor, among others.
Synopsis
The film follows a ruthless criminal named Walker (Lee Marvin) who is double-crossed and left for dead by his partner after a heist on Alcatraz Island. He survives and embarks on a relentless quest for revenge to recover his share of the stolen money, which amounts to $93,000. His single-minded pursuit leads him through a complex criminal organization, highlighting a contrast between his old-school methods and the modern corporate crime world he navigates.
The movie is considered a cult classic, known for its innovative editing, fractured timeline, and stylistic use of color. The 1999 Mel Gibson film Payback is a remake of Point Blank |
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