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• Crime/detective
• Romance

• 1986
• Neil Jordan
• 99 mins
• 18

Summary

Crime drama starring Bob Hoskins and Cathy Tyson. George, a small-time crook just released from prison, finds work as chauffeur to Simone, a high-class call girl, and the two immediately dislike each other. But a mutual respect develops when George agrees to help her search for her friend.

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Sue Heal

In this haunting, occasionally disturbing London-set thriller, Bob Hoskins manages to convey some deeper emotion than his more usual screen thuggery, as the gangster's chauffeur who's madly in love with Cathy Tyson's detached, emotionally bruised prostitute. He brings rich pathos to a plot not overloaded with such feelings and was rewarded with a Golden Globe, a Bafta and an Oscar nomination for his performance. Michael Caine is also a revelation with his portrayal of Hoskins's seedy, serpentine boss, Mortwell. Neil Jordan directs with great flair and insight, and the photography from Roger Pratt lingers long in the mind. The film seems to capture a certain 1980s soullessness, but it's still a moving and thought-provoking experience.

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7.3/10

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rolenameGeorgeBob HoskinsSimoneCathy TysonMortwellMichael CaineThomasRobbie ColtraneAndersonClarke PetersCathyKate HardieJeannieZoe NathensonMaySammi DavisTerryRod BedallDudleyJoe Brown (2)

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rolenameDirectorNeil Jordan

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Released on

1986-09-19

Languages

English

Guidance

Violence, swearing, sex scenes and nudity.

Available on

video, DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Colour

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