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The Memory of a Killer
The Memory of a Killer
6.9
/10
170 Ratings

THE MEMORY OF A KILLER

De zaak Alzheimer

Directed by Erik Van Looy
Belgium, Netherlands, 2003
Crime, Action

Synopsis

His memory impaired by Alzheimer’s, assassin Angelo Ledda is appalled to discover his intended target is a 12-year-old girl. He refuses to kill her, only for his boss to carry out the hit instead. Incensed, Ledda vows vengeance and sets out to find the man who ordered the child’s death.

Synopsis

His memory impaired by Alzheimer’s, assassin Angelo Ledda is appalled to discover his intended target is a 12-year-old girl. He refuses to kill her, only for his boss to carry out the hit instead. Incensed, Ledda vows vengeance and sets out to find the man who ordered the child’s death.

Our take

Soon to be remade by Martin Campbell (starring Liam Neeson!), this Dutch thriller is European genre filmmaking at its finest. Featuring a ferocious performance from veteran actor Jan Declair, The Memory of a Killer is a propulsive crime story with style to burn.