Mona Lisa

– George is a small-time crook just out of prison who discovers his tough-guy image is out of date. Re..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 44 Minutes
Release Year:
1986
Mona Lisa (1986)

George is a small-time crook just out of prison who discovers his tough-guy image is out of date. Reduced to working as a minder/driver for high class call girl Simone, he has to agree when she asks him to find a young colleague from her King's Cross days. That's when George's troubles just start.

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Producing Country:
UK
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Mona Lisa (1986) - Trailer

Release Date:

13 Jun 1986

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Neil Jordan

Writer:

Neil Jordan (screenplay), David Leland (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Bob Hoskins, Cathy Tyson, Michael Caine, Robbie Coltrane

Plot:

George, after getting out of prison, begins looking for a job, but his time in prison has reduced his stature in the criminal underworld. The only job he can find is to be a driver for Simone, a beautiful high-priced call girl, with whom he forms an at first grudging, and then real affection. Only Simone's playing a dangerous game, and when George agrees to help her, they both end up in a huge amount of trouble with Mortwell, the local kingpin.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 13 wins & 13 nominations.

Production:

Anchor Bay Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
97%