Mona Lisa

"Sometimes love is a strange and wicked game."

Jun 13 1986 R 1h 44m
Crime, Drama, Romance

George is a small-time crook just out of prison who discovers his tough-guy image is out of date.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

Plot

After getting out of prison, George (Bob Hoskins) looks 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 beautiful, high-priced call girl Simone (Cathy Tyson), with whom he forms an at first grudging, and then a real, affection. But Simone's playing a dangerous game, and when George agrees to help her, they both end up in deep trouble with Mortwell (Sir Michael Caine), the local kingpin.

Written by

Neil Jordan, David Leland

Directed by

Neil Jordan

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Palace Productions, HandMade Films

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 14 wins & 14 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
19,416
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
85
Popularity
NA