Requiem Apache (1994)
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.
Cast
- Alfred Molina - Hamish
- Kenneth Cranham - Tony
- Ralph Brown - Mick
- Andrew Schofield - Rocky
- Katrina Levon - Eva
- Julie Walters - Mrs. Capstan
- David Ross - Henry
- Amanda Mealing - Marilyn
- Sam Kelly - John
- Christopher Ryan - Club Barman
Screenplay
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
dark comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Requiem Apache about?
- 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.
- Who directed Requiem Apache?
- Requiem Apache was directed by David Ward Jones.
- Who stars in Requiem Apache?
- Requiem Apache stars Alfred Molina, Kenneth Cranham, Ralph Brown, Andrew Schofield, Katrina Levon, Julie Walters.
- How long is Requiem Apache?
- Requiem Apache has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Requiem Apache?
- Requiem Apache is a Comedy, TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Requiem Apache produced?
- Requiem Apache was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Requiem Apache?
- The themes of Requiem Apache include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Dark Comedy and Irony.