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Plot

Bob Hoskins plays George, a tough but basically goodhearted British mob flunky, recently released from prison, where he'd served a term to cover up for his gangster boss (Michael Caine). Still willing to be everyone's doormat, George agrees to act as chauffeur for Simone (Cathy Tyson), a haughty, high-priced call girl. They don't like each other at first, but George begins to fall for her and take a protective interest. She implores him to help her find her only truly friend, a prostitute named Cathy (Kate Hardie). Touched by this devotion, George locates the girl, only to be chagrined to learn that Simone and Cathy are lovers. Hoskins is used and abused by so many people in Mona Lisa that when the worm finally does turn, you feel like cheering--even though it doesn't make him any happier. Director Neil Jordan cowrote this study of underworld mores with David Leland.
MPAA Rating:
R
Genre(s):
Crime and Mystery,Drama,Romance
Run Time:
104min.
Theatrical Release Date:
06/13/1986
DVD Release Date:
03/13/2001
Distributor(s):
Anchor Bay
Director(s):
Neil Jordan
Starring:
Bob Hoskins , Cathy Tyson , Michael Caine , Robbie Coltrane , Kate Hardie
Themes:
Unrequited Love,Prostitutes,Interracial/Cross-Cultural Romance
Tone:
Atmospheric,Compassionate,Gritty,Moody,Understated
Keywords:
chauffeur,gangster,loneliness,prostitute/prostitution,redemption,star-crossed-lovers
Country of Origin:
USA (06-13-1986)
Language:
English