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THRILLER . 1999 . 1h 39m . 4.8/10

The Criminal_

"Innocence Is No Protection"

Jasper Rawlins, a none-too-successful musician, finds himself chatting with a beautiful woman at his neighborhood bar. She goes home with him, direct and frank in answer to his nervousness. During the night, someone breaks into his flat and cuts her throat. He runs into the arms of the police, who dismiss his story, but release him while they search for the weapon. He investigates the crime, and over the next few days, meets a knowing pornographer, hit men, and other schemers. As dead bodies pile up wherever he goes, the police are soon looking for him with guns drawn. As he discovers secrets about a shadowy corporation, the police close in. Can he find someone to trust?

Starring Steven Mackintosh, Bernard Hill, Eddie Izzard
4.8/10
Rating
1h 39m
Runtime
1999
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Criminal poster
Innocence Is No Protection

Jasper Rawlins, a none-too-successful musician, finds himself chatting with a beautiful woman at his neighborhood bar. She goes home with him, direct and frank in answer to his nervousness. During the night, someone breaks into his flat and cuts her throat. He runs into the arms of the police, who dismiss his story, but release him while they search for the weapon. He investigates the crime, and over the next few days, meets a knowing pornographer, hit men, and other schemers. As dead bodies pile up wherever he goes, the police are soon looking for him with guns drawn. As he discovers secrets about a shadowy corporation, the police close in. Can he find someone to trust?

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Cast
Steven Mackintosh stars as Jasper Rawlins in The Criminal.
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Year context
The Criminal was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Overview
Jasper Rawlins, a none-too-successful musician, finds himself chatting with a beautiful woman at his neighborhood bar. She goes home with him, direct and fra...
The Criminal is a Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 39m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
Rating
4.8/10 (6 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Criminal about?
Jasper Rawlins, a none-too-successful musician, finds himself chatting with a beautiful woman at his neighborhood bar. She goes home with him, direct and frank in answer to his nervousness. During the night, someone breaks into his flat and cuts her throat. He runs into the arms of the police, who dismiss his story, but release him while they search for the weapon. He investigates the crime, and over the next few days, meets a knowing pornographer, hit men, and other schemers. As dead bodies pile up wherever he goes, the police are soon looking for him with guns drawn. As he discovers secrets about a shadowy corporation, the police close in. Can he find someone to trust?
How long is The Criminal?
The Criminal has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in The Criminal?
The cast of The Criminal includes Steven Mackintosh, Bernard Hill, Eddie Izzard, Natasha Little, Yvan Attal.
What is the rating of The Criminal?
The Criminal has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

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Thriller
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