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Mona Lisa

6.7

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Original title

Mona Lisa

Year

1986

Running time

100 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Neil Jordan

Screenwriter

Neil Jordan, David Leland

Cast

Music

Michael Kamen

Cinematography

Roger Pratt

Producer

HandMade Films

Genre

Thriller. Film noir | Prostitution. Mafia. Neo-noir

Synopsis

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: 1986: Academy Awards: Oscar Nominated for Best Actor (Bob Hoskins)

1986: Nominated for Golden Globes: Best Actor Drama (Bob Hoskins). 4 Nominations

1986: BAFTA Awards: Best Actor (Hoskins). 6 nominations

1986: Cannes Film Festival: Best actor (Bob Hoskins) (ex aequo). Official Selection

1986: Valladolid Film Festival - Seminci: Golden Spike: Best Movie

1986: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Special Distinction Award

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Mona Lisa

1986

Neil Jordan

6.7

(2,016)