But, with a hero whose own deeds and motives are called into question when the law starts hunting him down, the film produced in kazakhstan is obviously trying to be something more than a vigilante thriller. The first of what was intended to be a series, the liquidator is a moderately entertaining james bond spoof. Dec 31, 2017 the liquidator is a mixed bag of goods, a film that may be deemed too sensitive for the 19th national congress of the communist party of china is actually best enjoyed at home if it ever makes it to netflix. Instead, it has a premise that could provide for a great deal of fun namely that the bond standin is someone who doesnt. The warner archive collection dvdr of the liquidator is a very good transfer of decently preserved metrocolor elements, with attractive color that highlights the work of ted scaife. A complete reissue of the original soundtrack album on cd is not available.
Jeff schwarz has bought and sold his way up the food chain to become the owner of direct liquidation one of the biggest liquidation houses west of the rockies. Vicky and her friends have to solve the mystery with people who want them killed and silenced following their every move. An investigation of the formula film in popular culture. Semispoofy spy film featuring rod taylor as our failing upward espionage hero. Taxation australia 1966 ac 224 pc and bolam v regent oil. Liquidator law and legal definition a liquidator is a person who is appointed when a company is in the process of windingup.
Countries united kingdom, united states mpaa rating nr. The liquidator is a 1965 british thriller film starring rod taylor as brian boysie oakes, trevor howard, and jill st. The liquidator was directed by jack cardiff, who along with a respected career as a director was one of the most distinguished cinematographers in the british cinema, lensing such classics as the red shoes, the african queen, and black narcissus. A huge hit in jamaica, it also soared into the british top 10. The specials covered the liquidator as part of the ska covers medley skinhead symphony on their live ep the special a. Carlton carly barrett has said that the instrumental was originally for a song by tony scott, what am i to do. Last minute rescheduling from a planned domestic release date of october 1 when the films content was deemed too sensitive in advance of the muchvaunted 19th. Welcome to official liquidator the official liquidator, mumbai is appointed by the central government under section 448 of the companies act, 1956 and is functionally attached to the honble high court, bombay. Computer liquidator, a purchaser and reseller of computer technology and related equipment.
The liquidator soundtrack cd details and availability. Exspecial forces officer arsen sets out to avenge his brothers murder and uncovers a massive conspiracy involving the wealthy and powerful elite as he works his way up through the ranks. The liquidator music from the original soundtrack discogs. Due to a legal dispute, the film s original november 1965 release was delayed to the. Liquidator person appointed by an unsecured creditor in the united kingdom to oversee the sale of an insolvent firms assets and the repayment of its debts. Nov 07, 2006 the liquidator soundtrack cd details and availability.
The liquidator might also have been a bit better with a more versatile actor than rod taylor in the lead. Hes fine and does the job well, but he lacks a certain spark that would have lifted the film up to a higher level of entertainment. The staple singers used the bass line and introduction from liquidator for their 1972 hit ill take you there. Liquidator law, the officer who collects the assets of and settles the claims against a company before dissolving it estate liquidator, the person given the job of personal estate liquidation. The liquidator financial definition of the liquidator. Three short films show clothcapped workers finishing their 12hour shifts and going home at. British spy chief trevor howard recruits squeamish playboy rod taylor as assassin. So give us a call on 0450 271 287 for a free quote today ross bushby. Liquidator is a drink which has taken the world by storm. The liquidator 1966 directed by jack cardiff genres action, adventure, spy film release date nov 1, 1965 usa unknown run time 104 min. The liquidator 1966 the head of a british secret service division, mostyn trevor howard, decides to hire his old army pal boysie oakes rod taylor to liquidate rogue spies who are causing problems for the agency. Mysterious, thrilling, and at times, downright scary, the liquidator s leading man, deng chao the mermaid, assembly is a superstar in china. Producer jon pennington commissioned a trendy title sequences with animation by richard williams and a title tune belted.
Harry johnson bought the rights from scott, licensed the track to trojan and credited it to the harry j allstars. The liquidator is based on the hugely successful evil minds. The first thing i noticed is the set pieces and not only. A liquidator is responsible for collecting all the assets of a company and settling all claims against the company. The office of the official liquidator, mumbai is under the administrative charge of the regional director, ministry of corporate.
Saying that the liquidator has dated isnt enough, as its problem is a tonal friction that gripes many a superspy contender. Due to a legal dispute, the films original november 1965 release was delayed to the end of 1966, by which time the spy film craze was. The liquidator is a story about a criminal psychologist deng chao and a forensic fingerprint expert cecilia liu who work together to take down a serial killer known as the light of the city ethan juan. The liquidator, a 1965 british spy film, adaptation of the novel, starring rod taylor. As with most such films the authentic locations are the star attraction though this film has the distinction of being montgomery clifts last film. He now has 30,000 square feet of warehouse space chock full of everchanging oddities. The head of a british secret service division, mostyn trevor howard, decides to hire his old army pal boysie oakes rod taylor to liquidate rogue spies who.
Seven seas to calais 1962, the liquidator 1965, trader horn 1973. Lalo schifrins music score provides the expected spy bounce during the lighter scenes. The liquidator soundtrack from 2006, composed by lalo schifrin. The liquidator is a 1965 british thriller film starring rod taylor as brian boysie oakes, trevor.
Liquidator in bankruptcy, a person placed in charge of a company sometimes by creditors or shareholders, but often by court order who must oversee the winding down of operations and sell all assets. But alton ellis has said that the core of the song was a lift from his rocksteady hit girl ive got a date musicians involved in the recording included the core of. Notes about the liquidator, 1966, directed by jack cardiff, with rod taylor, trevor howard, jill st. The liquidator 1965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Assignment k 1968, hammerhead 1968, the spy in the green hat 1967, dick smart 2007 1967, the helicopter spies 1968. So give us a call on 0450 271 287 for a free quote today ross bushby owneroperator. Our lead character, fang mu discovers the closer he gets to finding the killer, the closer the killer is to him personally. The years have been kind to this film, it has aged well. Liquidator seriess tracks liquidator series 1 special guest dj fabz april 2020 by liquidator series published on 20200424t20. Get 50% off hundreds of family movies when you preorder on fandangonow today. The movie is silly, but it has a plot, and a whole lot of incredible character actors, which is one of the best reasons to watch old movies.
The first film of what was supposed to be an ongoing series thru mgm, the liquidator was held back for well over an year, before seeing release in late 1966. It was based on the first of a series of boysie oakes novels by john gardner, the liquidator. The head of a british secret service division, mostyn trevor howard, decides to hire his old army pal boysie oakes rod taylor to liquidate rogue spies who are causing problems for the agency. A liquidator can be appointed by unsecured creditors, shareholders or. Bobby waters of pwc, one spencer dock, north wall quay, dublin 1, the liquidator of the said company, and if so required by notice in writing from the liquidator, are to file such affidavits in proof of their claims as they may be advised and to give notice of the filing thereof to the liquidator, and to attend at such time and place as shall be prescribed in such notice or, in default thereof. At first sight the liquidator looks like a throwback to 70s revenge action with a jason bournelike hero. A liquidator is a person who is appointed when a company is in the process of windingup. He now has 30,000 square feet of warehouse space chock full of everchanging oddities, household goods. Nov 25, 2017 1966 shirley bassey tv special shirley recorded and released this song as a columbia single in 1966.
Due to a legal dispute, the films original november 1965 release was delayed to the end of 1966, by which time the spy film craze was waning. This is even worse considering that it also contains my liquidator, the movie end title sung by shirley bassey. Six days later, lees martial arts film enter the dragon directed by american. The liquidator is a spy thriller from 1965 with film stars like rod taylor, trevor howard, and jill st. It was 1966 when, at the tender age of, i was seduced by corgis first edition of gardners the liquidator whilst escaping a particularly draconian english boarding school by hiding out in watfords whs. Flea market haggler, storage locker trader and pawnshop owner, hes traded up to become the liquidation king. A series of gruesome mruders takes the city by storm. It is addictive, sugary and delicious, but has left a poor child in africa dying. Unlike other contemporary spy knockoffs such as the matt helm films, the liquidator actually does a little more than take the bond basics and riff on them.
You can preorder upcoming new releases of your favorite movies and tv series. Colonel mostyn of the british intelligence service suspects there is a leak in his department and hires an american expatriate to eliminate various targets working for the soviets. John 1966 a british spy chief trevor howard recruits and trains a squeamish playboy rod taylor to be an oncall assassin. In short, the liquidator has decent production values and acting, but it could be much better with more effective storytelling. Liquidator arrived in 1969 on a bass line borrowed from the staple singers, sharpedged reggae guitar, a compulsive rhythm that quickened ones blood, and a circling organ herded the crowds onto the dancefloor. Watch the video for liquidator from harry j allstarss uptown top ranking for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Peter yeldhams screenplay and jack cardiffs direction combine plenty of action and some crisp wisecracking. Directed by jack cardiff dp on the red shoes among many others, the liquidator looks great.
Unusual color palettes and bold use of primary color elevate an otherwise rather lifeless but amicable ilm. Feb 26, 2008 a complete reissue of the original soundtrack album on cd is not available. I recently rewatched the film version i had seen it before many years previously and. The liquidator, a 1965 british spy film, adaptation of the novel, starring rod taylor the liquidator soundtrack, the soundtrack album by lalo schifrin the liquidator 2017 film, chinese film. God friended me, the wall, batwoman, the rookie, the simpsons nbc 201920 season ratings updated 42720 60 minutes. Bfis shipbuilding on film, largely documentary, but also cinematic including 1949s floodtide, a 90minute film in which a young gordon jackson works his way up the firm, becomes a naval architect, marries the bosss daughter and revolutionizes shipbuilding is a rich and varied source. The liquidator 1966 the head of a british secret service division, mostyn trevor howard, decides to hire his old army pal boysie oakes rod taylor to liquidate rogue spies who are causing. The films star is aitzhanov berik, who delivers a solid performance as the hero determined to avenge the murder of his brother. Invariably, producer harry johnson bundled it and another 11 recent instrumentals onto a fulllength album, titled after. One prominent offering from early in the craze is the liquidator, an upscale production that can boast a good leading man in rod taylor and a creative director in former camera genius jack cardiff. The liquidator this spy yarn features boysie oakes, a creation of john gardner. The liquidator not rated 1h 45min action, thriller, crime 28 october 1966 usa colonel mostyn of the british intelligence service suspects there is a leak in his department and hires an american expatriate to eliminate various targets working for the soviets. Each crime is elaborately staged and executed with high level of skillfulness. The liquidator soundtrack 1966 the moviemusic store.
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