Peter yeldhams screenplay and jack cardiffs direction combine plenty of action and some crisp wisecracking. A liquidator is responsible for collecting all the assets of a company and settling all claims against the company. 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. In short, the liquidator has decent production values and acting, but it could be much better with more effective storytelling. Flea market haggler, storage locker trader and pawnshop owner, hes traded up to become the liquidation king. A complete reissue of the original soundtrack album on cd is not available. Invariably, producer harry johnson bundled it and another 11 recent instrumentals onto a fulllength album, titled after. The first of what was intended to be a series, the liquidator is a moderately entertaining james bond spoof. Watch the video for liquidator from harry j allstarss uptown top ranking for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Saying that the liquidator has dated isnt enough, as its problem is a tonal friction that gripes many a superspy contender. 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. 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. 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. So give us a call on 0450 271 287 for a free quote today ross bushby. The liquidator is a spy thriller from 1965 with film stars like rod taylor, trevor howard, and jill st. He now has 30,000 square feet of warehouse space chock full of everchanging oddities. So give us a call on 0450 271 287 for a free quote today ross bushby owneroperator. Get 50% off hundreds of family movies when you preorder on fandangonow today. Liquidator is a drink which has taken the world by storm. 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. Directed by jack cardiff dp on the red shoes among many others, the liquidator looks great.
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. Instead, it has a premise that could provide for a great deal of fun namely that the bond standin is someone who doesnt. 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. The liquidator 1965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Liquidator law and legal definition a liquidator is a person who is appointed when a company is in the process of windingup. Here we have a spoof of the james bond films, with rod taylor playing boys oaks, a war acquaintance of colonel mostyn trevor howard. The liquidator, a 1965 british spy film, adaptation of the novel, starring rod taylor. The liquidator is a 1965 british thriller film starring rod taylor as brian boysie oakes, trevor howard, and jill st. Carlton carly barrett has said that the instrumental was originally for a song by tony scott, what am i to do.
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. The liquidator is a 1965 british thriller film starring rod taylor as brian boysie oakes, trevor. 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. 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 soundtrack 1966 the moviemusic store. Feb 26, 2008 a complete reissue of the original soundtrack album on cd is not available. 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. Computer liquidator, a purchaser and reseller of computer technology and related equipment. The official liquidator is entrusted with the duty of conducting the affairs of the companies under liquidation in accordance with the provisions of the companies act, 1956 read with companies court rules, 1959 and is further subject to the orders of the honble high court issued from time to time on the applications filed by or against the. Mysterious, thrilling, and at times, downright scary, the liquidator s leading man, deng chao the mermaid, assembly is a superstar in china. As with most such films the authentic locations are the star attraction though this film has the distinction of being montgomery clifts last film.
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. The films star is aitzhanov berik, who delivers a solid performance as the hero determined to avenge the murder of his brother. 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. Semispoofy spy film featuring rod taylor as our failing upward espionage hero.
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. At first sight the liquidator looks like a throwback to 70s revenge action with a jason bournelike hero. 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. Due to a legal dispute, the film s original november 1965 release was delayed to the. 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. 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. A huge hit in jamaica, it also soared into the british top 10. 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 this spy yarn features boysie oakes, a creation of john gardner. 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. He now has 30,000 square feet of warehouse space chock full of everchanging oddities, household goods. 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. Lalo schifrins music score provides the expected spy bounce during the lighter scenes.
British spy chief trevor howard recruits squeamish playboy rod taylor as assassin. Three short films show clothcapped workers finishing their 12hour shifts and going home at. Each crime is elaborately staged and executed with high level of skillfulness. A liquidator can be appointed by unsecured creditors, shareholders or. The liquidator soundtrack from 2006, composed by lalo schifrin. The staple singers used the bass line and introduction from liquidator for their 1972 hit ill take you there. 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. The liquidator is based on the hugely successful evil minds. The first thing i noticed is the set pieces and not only. 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.
To ask other readers questions about the liquidator, please sign up. The office of the official liquidator, mumbai is under the administrative charge of the regional director, ministry of corporate. 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 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. 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 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. This is even worse considering that it also contains my liquidator, the movie end title sung by shirley bassey. 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. Arts the liquidator instrumental, a reggae instrumental by the harry j allstars. 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. You can preorder upcoming new releases of your favorite movies and tv series. 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. Liquidator seriess tracks liquidator series 1 special guest dj fabz april 2020 by liquidator series published on 20200424t20.
Nov 07, 2006 the liquidator soundtrack cd details and availability. Assignment k 1968, hammerhead 1968, the spy in the green hat 1967, dick smart 2007 1967, the helicopter spies 1968. 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. The years have been kind to this film, it has aged well. Nov 25, 2017 1966 shirley bassey tv special shirley recorded and released this song as a columbia single in 1966. The liquidator music from the original soundtrack discogs.
John 1966 a british spy chief trevor howard recruits and trains a squeamish playboy rod taylor to be an oncall assassin. Our lead character, fang mu discovers the closer he gets to finding the killer, the closer the killer is to him personally. The specials covered the liquidator as part of the ska covers medley skinhead symphony on their live ep the special a. God friended me, the wall, batwoman, the rookie, the simpsons nbc 201920 season ratings updated 42720 60 minutes. It was based on the first of a series of boysie oakes novels by john gardner, the liquidator. 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. I recently rewatched the film version i had seen it before many years previously and. 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. Six days later, lees martial arts film enter the dragon directed by american.
The liquidator xinli zui zhi chengshi zhi guang 2017. It is addictive, sugary and delicious, but has left a poor child in africa dying. Taxation australia 1966 ac 224 pc and bolam v regent oil. Seven seas to calais 1962, the liquidator 1965, trader horn 1973. Unusual color palettes and bold use of primary color elevate an otherwise rather lifeless but amicable ilm. A series of gruesome mruders takes the city by storm. The liquidator soundtrack cd details and availability. Countries united kingdom, united states mpaa rating nr.
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