Point Blank (film)

:For other uses see Point Blank (disambiguation)

Plot

The plot centres on an implacable and remorseless Walker (Lee Marvin, Parker in the novel) as a man shot by his adulterous wife (Sharon Acker) and double-crossed by his partner Reese (John Vernon's first major role). Now out of prison Walker sets out to recover his lost money, chasing Reese - now a member of the corporate crime union, the Syndicate. Walker pursues his money in a series of murders up the managerial structure of the Syndicate - which completely misunderstands and misjudges his intentions.

Related Topics:
Sharon Acker - John Vernon

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The film combines the harsh crime novel with stylistic touchs of the European nouvelle vague, psychological themes, complex flashbacks and rapid rhythm changes, and Boorman's own favourite myth elements. The opening ten minutes demonstrate a menu of cinematic devices, a "measured frenzy" that continues throughout the film.

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