Performance

Performance (1970)

18
07/01/1971 (GB)
Crime, Drama
1h 46m

See them all in a film about fantasy. And reality. Vice. And versa.

Overview

In underworld terms, Chas Devlin is a 'performer,' a gangster with a talent for violence and intimidation. Turner is a reclusive rock superstar. When Chas and Turner meet, their worlds collide—and the impact is both exotic and explosive.

  • Nicolas RoegDirector
  • Donald CammellDirector, Screenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $900,500

Keywords

  • london, england
  • rock star
  • sexuality
  • gangster
  • heroin
  • exploitation
  • surrealism
  • celebrity
  • basement
  • magic mushroom
  • androgyny
  • drugs
  • policeman
  • phone call
  • neo-noir
  • violence

Top Billed Cast

James Fox

James Fox

Chas Devlin

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Turner

Anita Pallenberg

Anita Pallenberg

Pherber

Michèle Breton

Lucy (as Michele Breton)

Ann Sidney

Ann Sidney

Dana

John Bindon

Moody

Stanley Meadows

Stanley Meadows

Rosebloom

Allan Cuthbertson

Allan Cuthbertson

The Lawyer

Anthony Morton

Dennis (as Antony Morton)

Johnny Shannon

Harry Flowers

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