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Cast & Crew

Nicolas Roeg
Director
Donald Cammell
Director
Mick Jagger
As Turner
Ian McShane
As Noel - Black Musician (voice) (uncredited)
James Fox
As Chas Devlin
Allan Cuthbertson
As The Lawyer
Kenneth Colley
As Tony Farrell (as Ken Colley)
Billy Murray
As Thug 1 (uncredited)

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In the criminal underworld, Chas Devlin is a feared and respected "performer," known for his brutal tactics and intimidating presence. When he's forced to flee from his enemies, he seeks refuge in the home of a reclusive rock star, Turner, who lives with his two lovers, Pherber and Lucy. As Chas and Turner become embroiled in each other's lives, they begin to influence and transform each other in unexpected ways. But as their relationship deepens, Chas's past comes back to haunt him, and he must confront the violent life he's left behind. This film is a thought-provoking exploration of identity, power, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy. With standout performances from James Fox and Mick Jagger, "Performance" is a cult classic that continues to mesmerize audiences to this day.

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What movies are similar to Performance? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Performance include Chinatown, The Godfather, The Godfather: Part II, Dog Day Afternoon, Badlands, Cool Hand Luke.

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Performance was released in theaters on August 3, 1970.