Synopsis
Writer-director Neil Jordan’s breakthrough film is a brilliant, noir-infused love story. Bob Hoskins (who snagged an Oscar nomination for his performance) plays George, a small-time loser employed as a chauffeur to an enigmatic, high-class call girl. His fascination with her leads him on a dangerous quest through the sordid underbelly of London, where love is a weakness to be exploited and betrayed. Criterion is proud to present Mona Lisa in a director-approved special edition.
Cast
| George | Bob Hoskins |
| Simone | Cathy Tyson |
| Thomas | Robbie Coltrane |
| Mortwell | Michael Caine |
| Anderson | Clarke Peters |
| May | Sammi Davis |
| Cathy | Kate Hardie |
| Jeannie | Zoe Nathenson |
Credits
| Director | Neil Jordan |
| Producer | Patrick Cassavetti and Stephen Woolley |
| Executive producers | Denis O'Brien and George Harrison |
| Screenplay | Neil Jordan and David Leland |
| Cinematography | Roger Pratt |
| Editing | Lesley Walker |
| Song "In Too Deep" by | Genesis |
| Music | Michael Kamen |
| Production Design | Jamie Leonard |
| Costume designer | Louise Frogley |
Disc Features
- Exclusive widescreen digital transfer
- Audio commentary by director Neil Jordan and actor Bob Hoskins
- Original theatrical trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired
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Mona Lisa
by Mar 12, 2001Mona Lisa has several reasons for being. One was an article from a British tabloid about an ex-convict on a GBH charge who claimed in his defense to be protecting ladies of the night against their Maltese pimps. Steve Woolley, who had produced my previous film, The Company...
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