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Requiem Apache

Requiem Apache

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Alan Bleasdale's comic crime caper for Channel 4 about a former getaway driver desperate to leave his life of crime behind. Featuring Alfred Molina, David Ross, Amanda Mealing, Andrew Schofield and Julie Walters. Raymond Murtagh's Requim Apache tells the story of Hamish, who was once one of the criminal underworld's best getaway drivers. Now a new father and retired to the Suffolk countryside, he has to watch the baby at home alone. However, Hamish's peaceful and idyllic new life is shattered when his past rears its ugly head once again, and the old gang comes over for a visit. They make him an offer he dare not refuse to take on one last bank job. However, with no babysitter available, he is forced to take the baby with him.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

77 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

11 October 1994

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Hamish

Kenneth Cranham

Kenneth Cranham

Tony

Ralph Brown

Ralph Brown

Mick

Andrew Schofield

Andrew Schofield

Rocky

Katrina Levon

Katrina Levon

Eva

Julie Walters

Julie Walters

Mrs. Capstan

David Ross

David Ross

Henry

Amanda Mealing

Amanda Mealing

Marilyn

Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly

John

Christopher Ryan

Christopher Ryan

Club Barman

Peter Benson

Peter Benson

Priest

Robin Lefevre

Robin Lefevre

The Juice Man

Andy Bradford

Andy Bradford

Harry

Chris Darwin

Chris Darwin

Photographer

Steven Beard

Steven Beard

Ticket Man

Erin Geraghty

Erin Geraghty

Mother in Pool

Jon Laurimore

Jon Laurimore

Pub Landlord

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