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Parting Shots

14th May 1999
1h 39m
Michael Winner
UK
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IMDb
5.0

Parting Shots is a Crime Comedy film released on 14th May 1999; Michael Winner directed the film which stars Oliver Reed, John Cleese, and Ben Kingsley.

Plot

Harry Sterndale, a failed photographer, is told that he has only three months to live due to him getting cancer. After thinking things over he decides that since he is dying anyway that he will kill or destroy all the people that has ever crossed or hurt him during his entire life. So Parting Shots becomes literally the shots fired by Harry when he knows he is parting this earth. After all, he will be dead anyway long before he can come to trial and get his just desserts from society. Harry even falls in love with Jill and hires an assassin to kill him in style. However there is 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 want to talk to him over some murders...

Genres & Themes

Comedy Crime Romance

Cast (29)

Oliver Reed's profile
Oliver Reed
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
John Cleese's profile
John Cleese
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
Ben Kingsley's profile
Ben Kingsley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
Bob Hoskins's profile
Bob Hoskins
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Diana Rigg's profile
Diana Rigg
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Joanna Lumley's profile
Joanna Lumley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Edward Hardwicke's profile
Edward Hardwicke
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 65
Nicky Henson's profile
Nicky Henson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Gareth Hunt's profile
Gareth Hunt
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Timothy Carlton's profile
Timothy Carlton
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
Patrick Ryecart's profile
Patrick Ryecart
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
John Tordoff's profile
Andrew Grainger's profile
Andrew Grainger
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Nicholas Gecks's profile
Nicholas Gecks
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Peter Davison's profile
Peter Davison
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Caroline Langrishe's profile
Caroline Langrishe
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Trevor Baxter's profile
Trevor Baxter
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 65
Sheila Steafel
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62
Sarah Parish's profile
Sarah Parish
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Andrew Neil's profile
Nicola Bryant's profile
Nicola Bryant
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Felicity Kendal's profile
Felicity Kendal
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Chris Rea
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46

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Parting Shots FAQ

When was Parting Shots released?

Parting Shots was released 26 years ago, on Friday May 14th, 1999.

Is Parting Shots on Netflix?

No, Parting Shots is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Parting Shots on Amazon Prime?

Yes, Parting Shots is currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Parting Shots on Disney Plus?

No, Parting Shots is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Parting Shots Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

3% 20-29
10% 30-39
14% 40-49
34% 50-59
10% 60-69
28% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

31% Female
69% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown