Mona Lisa
Director: Neil Jordan
Actors: Bob Hoskins, Cathy Tyson, Michael Caine
PlotAn ex-convict, George, is recently released from prison and tries to rebuild his life but struggles to find stable work due to his criminal record. He takes a job as a chauffeur for a high-class call girl, Simone, who appears distant and elusive. Despite their differences, George and Simone develop an unlikely friendship as she involves him in her world of glitzy nightclubs and dangerous underworld figures. George is tasked with driving Simone to her appointments and begins to admire her confidence and poise, though he remains unaware of her true intentions.
Simone gradually reveals she needs George's help beyond just driving; she is searching for a young girl from her past who has disappeared into the London underworld. George reluctantly agrees to assist her despite feeling out of his depth in the world she inhabits, drawn by both a sense of loyalty and growing affection. As they delve deeper into the city's underbelly, George encounters the darker sides of those who control it and realizes that finding this girl could put them both in danger. It's revealed that Simone's quest possesses layers of significant personal importance and complex entanglements from her past, complicating George’s involvement further. The journey forces them both to confront their own motivations, revealing more about themselves than either had anticipated.
Writers: Neil Jordan, David Leland
Release Date: 13 Jun 1986
Runtime: 104 min
Rating: R
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Mona Lisa's 2K restoration by Criterion offers a significant upgrade, showcasing Bob Hoskins' stellar performance and Neil Jordan's operatic, emotive direction.
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