Performance.

Performance.

See them all in a film about fantasy. And reality. Vice. And versa.

R 1970 · 106 min · ★ 6.8 · Crime, Drama

In underworld terms, Chas Devlin is a 'performer,' a gangster with a talent for violence and intimidation. Turner is a reclusive rock superstar. When Chas and Turner meet, their worlds collide—and the impact is both exotic and explosive.

Directed by Nicolas Roeg · Written by Donald Cammell

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