An ex-con is given a fresh start by a vice lord, to act as driver/minder to a classy prostitute. He eventually meets up with a pretty under-age hooker and attempts to persuade her... more
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Mona Lisa
Love is a weakness to be exploited and betrayed. Starring Bob Hoskins Michael Caine and
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Cathy Tyson 'Mona Lisa' is a classic drama written and directed by Neil Jordan about a driver (Hoskins) who falls for his employer - high-class prostitute Simone (T...
Advantages: It's British, Bob Hoskins Disadvantages: The rest of the cast, tedious plot
...film, so seeing advertisements for Mona Lisa free with the Times this weekend, I made sure I got hold of a copy. Mona Lisa is a film I remember coming out in the 80s when I was in my teens, although I never actually saw it at the time. I wasn't expecting a brilliant film; although the names of the actors - Bob Hoskins, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Caine - led me to believe that it would be pretty good. To be honest, I was disappointed. This is a fairly ... ...skills - he was nominated for an Oscar for this role.
The story
George is an 'odd job man' living in London who has a number of dodgy contacts. One day he meets a high class prostitute called Simone and ends up becoming her chauffeur. Their relationship is initially fiery, but they soon come to appreciate each other. George is intrigued by Simone's lifestyle; all the more so because an acquaintance of his is also interested in exactly what it is ...
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Actor(s): Bob Hoskins, Cathy Tyson, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Caine
Director(s): Neil Jordan
Genre: Drama
Classification: 18 years and over
Production Year: 1985
Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
DVD Description
An ex-con is given a fresh start by a vice lord, to act as driver/minder to a classy prostitute. He eventually meets up with a pretty under-age hooker and attempts to persuade her away from her sordid life.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): STARZ HOME ENTERTAINMENT; PINNACLE VISION
Release date: 10/10/2005
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: ABP 9002
Barcode: 5060020624254
Performer: George Harrison
Screenwriter: Neil Jordan, David Leland
Composer: George Harrison, Michael Kamen
Featured: George Harrison
Executive Producer: Stephen Woolley, George Harrison, Neil Jordan
Producer: Stephen Woolley, Patrick Cassavetti, Denis O'Brien, George Harrison, Neil Jordan
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