Main Cast: Anthony LaPaglia, Mimi Rogers, Matt Craven, Peter Boyle, Monika Schnarre
Release Year: 1994
Country: US
Run Time: 95 minutes
Plot
Killer is writer-director Mark Malone's offbeat noir fantasy about Mick (Anthony LaPaglia), an alienated, existential hit-man with a secret, romantic streak which leads him into tragedy. Mick is troubled by his desire to murder a call-girl because she failed to excite him, and he confides in mob boss George (Peter Boyle). George offers to set Mick up with a prominent psychiatrist if he first makes a hit on an upscale lady who has stolen money from the mob. Mick's pal Archie (Matt Craven) wants to join him, and Mick reluctantly agrees even though Archie's cowardice in a previous hit nearly cost George and Mick their lives. When Mick arrives to carry out the hit, to his surprise, he finds his victim expecting him. Elegant, cool Fiona (Mimi Rogers), asks a great many questions about Mick, learns a great deal and they engage in some mild sadomasochistic sex. Archie too becomes Fiona's confident, telling her of his botched hit and his troubled relationship with Mick. The film's conclusion is unusual and surprising, with dense and subtle performances by the entire cast. Malone is a confident and inventive director whose use of lighting and sound is smoothly impressive. But unlike many directors, Malone never allows this technique to interfere with the performances of his actors. Killer was well-received by critics, but failed to find an a well-deserved audience until it was released on video. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide
Review
Introspective and outrageous, Bulletproof Heart explores the outer limits of the human psyche. Mimi Rogers, known for her unorthodox choice of roles, is at the twisted emotional center of this bizarre psychological thriller, also known as Killer, in which a hit man (Anthony LaPaglia) is assigned to kill the socialite played by Rogers. The first plot twist is that she wants to die. The second is that he falls in love with her. More strange happenings ensue, with all the proceedings taking place in a single night. Director-screenwriter Mark Malone creates a darkly seductive, highly atmospheric picture that challenges audiences on the issues of love, morality, and death. The kinky, morbid plot situations and dialogue teeter between mesmerizing and preposterous, depending on one's taste. ~ Michael Betzold, All Movie Guide
Joseph Maher - Dr. Alstricht; Mark Acheson - Hellbig
Credit
Eric Mcnab - Art Director, Abra Edelman - Associate Producer, Kelsey T. Howard - Associate Producer, Marcia Shulman - Casting, Elisa Goodman - Casting, Abra Edelman - Casting, Maxyne Baker - Costume Designer, Kelsey T. Howard - First Assistant Director, Mark Malone - Director, Robin Russell - Editor, Gary Delfiner - Executive Producer, Robert Sigman - Executive Producer, Michael Strange - Executive Producer, Graeme Coleman - Composer (Music Score), Lynne Stopkewich - Production Designer, Tobias Schliessler - Cinematographer, Robert Vince - Producer, William Vince - Producer, Elizabeth Patrick - Set Designer, Greg Reely - Sound/Sound Designer, Mark Malone - Screenwriter, Gordon Melbourne - Screenwriter
