A man like Taffin
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | A man like Taffin |
| Original title | Taffy |
| Country of production | Great Britain |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1988 |
| length | 96 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 18 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Francis Megahy |
| script | David Ambrose |
| production | Peter Shaw |
| music |
Stanley Myers Hans Zimmer |
| camera | Paul Beeson |
| cut | Peter Tanner |
| occupation | |
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A Man Like Taffin is a 1987 British action thriller directed by Francis Megahy . The film is based on a novel by Lyndon Mallet .
action
Mark Taffin finances his life as a debt collector, he does not shy away from violence. When a new access road to a chemical plant is to be built in the village at the expense of the environment, the teacher O'Rourke organized resistance. He asks the former student Taffin for help, but he refuses the request first.
Later on, Taffin helps his ex-teacher and fights against the factory owners. His friend Charlotte pretends that she is fleeing an attacker; the factory manager takes them in his car. Charlotte later pretends that the man wanted to rape her. After being blackmailed by Taffin, he stops the investment.
Killers are set on Taffin and he overpowers them. Since he is no longer popular in the city, he goes into hiding. Charlotte stands up for her boyfriend and accuses the local residents of being ungrateful.
Charlotte leaves town. When she tries to get on a bus, she is pushed from behind. She turns and sees the smiling Taffin.
Reviews
- "Flimsy constructed and sluggishly staged film that strings together clichés and justifies its violence with social interests." ( Lexicon of international film )
- The thriller is confusing and not exciting. The character of Mark Taffin is too complex for the limited acting skills of Pierce Brosnan. Some action scenes are effective, but there is no real tension. ( Time Out , London )
Web links
- Taffin in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Taffin at Rotten Tomatoes (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ A man like Taffin. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .