A man recently released from prison manages to get a job driving a call girl from customer to customer.
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 14 wins & 13 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Bob Hoskins | ... |
George
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| Cathy Tyson | ... |
Simone
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| Michael Caine | ... |
Mortwell
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| Robbie Coltrane | ... |
Thomas
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| Clarke Peters | ... |
Anderson
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| Kate Hardie | ... |
Cathy
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| Zoë Nathenson | ... |
Jeannie
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| Sammi Davis | ... |
May
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Rod Bedall | ... |
Terry
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Joe Brown | ... |
Dudley
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Pauline Melville | ... |
George's Wife
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Joseph Karimbeik | ... |
Raschid
(as Hossein Karimbeik)
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John R. Darling | ... |
Hotel Security
(as John Darling)
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Bryan Coleman | ... |
Gentleman in Mirror Room
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Robert Dorning | ... |
Hotel Bedroom Man
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| Raad Rawi | ... |
Arab Servant
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David Halliwell | ... |
Tim Devlin
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Stephen Persaud | ... |
Black Youth in Street
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| Maggie O'Neill | ... |
Girl in Paradise Club
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Gary Cady | ... |
Hotel Waiter
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Donna Cannon | ... |
Young Prostitute
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| Perry Fenwick | ... |
Pimp
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Dawn Archibald | ... |
Wig Girl in Club
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| Richard Strange | ... |
Pornshop Man
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Alan Talbot | ... |
Bath House Attendant
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Geoffrey Larder | ... |
Hotel Clerk
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Helen Martin | ... |
Peep Show Girl
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| Kenny Baker | ... |
Brighton Busker
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| Jack Purvis | ... |
Brighton Busker
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Bill Moore | ... |
Brighton Busker
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Richard Ashton | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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| Harry Fielder | ... |
Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)
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| Jeremy Hardy | ... |
Shop Assistant (uncredited)
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| Derek Lyons | ... |
Pinball Player (uncredited)
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G.B. Zoot Money | ... |
Carpenter (uncredited)
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| Ralph G. Morse | ... |
Undercover policeman (uncredited)
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Mandy Winch | ... |
Flower Shop Girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Neil Jordan | ||
Written by
| Neil Jordan | ... | (screenplay) and |
| David Leland | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Chris Brown | ... | co-producer |
| Patrick Cassavetti | ... | producer |
| Ray Cooper | ... | co-producer |
| George Harrison | ... | executive producer |
| Denis O'Brien | ... | executive producer |
| Nik Powell | ... | co-producer |
| Stephen Woolley | ... | producer |
Music by
| Michael Kamen | ||
Cinematography by
| Roger Pratt | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Lesley Walker | ||
Editorial Department
| Jeremy Hume | ... | first assistant editor |
| Kevin Lane | ... | second assistant editor |
Casting By
| Susie Figgis | ||
Production Design by
| Jamie Leonard | ||
Art Direction by
| Gemma Jackson | ||
Costume Design by
| Louise Frogley | ||
Makeup Department
| Lois Burwell | ... | make up artist |
| Nick Dudman | ... | additional make up |
| Stevie Hall | ... | hairdresser |
Production Management
| Linda Bruce | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tony Aherne | ... | third assistant director |
| Chris Brock | ... | second assistant director |
| Ray Corbett | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Len Bailey | ... | stand-by construction |
| Les Benson | ... | property master |
| Richard Burkett | ... | painter |
| Ron Burkett | ... | chargehand painter |
| Steven Burkett | ... | stand-by construction |
| Stan Cook | ... | propman |
| Gary Crosby | ... | painter |
| Andy Evans | ... | construction manager |
| Micky Ince | ... | stand-by construction |
| Katie Kilroy | ... | prop buyer (as Kate Kilroy) |
| Andrew Palmer | ... | propman (as Andy Palmer) |
| Dave Pearce | ... | chargehand carpenter (as David Pearce) |
| Alfred Pulis | ... | carpenter |
| Tony Robson | ... | carpenter |
| Denise Ruben | ... | assistant art director |
| Robert Schofield | ... | stand-by construction (as Bob Schofield) |
| Alfie Smith | ... | propman (as Alf Smith) |
| Colin Smith | ... | stagehand |
| Eric Strange | ... | chargehand prop |
| Micky Swift | ... | propman |
| Jim Taylor | ... | stagehand |
| Chris Townsend | ... | art department assistant |
| Mark White | ... | Transport |
| Stuart Williams | ... | carpenter |
| Chris Bracey | ... | neon art (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jonathan Bates | ... | sound editor |
| Paul Carr | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Paul Cridlin | ... | sound assistant |
| David John | ... | sound recordist |
| Chris Kelly | ... | footsteps editor |
| Matthew Launay | ... | boom operator |
| Brian Mann | ... | adr editor |
| Brian Paxton | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Martin Gutteridge | ... | special effects supervisor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Terry Forrestal | ... | stunt arranger |
| Derek Lyons | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bob Brock | ... | clapper loader |
| John Cantwell | ... | electrician |
| Clive Coote | ... | still photographer |
| Russell Farr | ... | electrician |
| Bill Geddes | ... | camera grip |
| Ian Norgate | ... | rigger |
| Barry Read | ... | electrician |
| Ted Read | ... | chief electrician |
| John 'Porky' Rivers | ... | camera grip (as Porky Rivers) |
| Mike Roberts | ... | camera operator |
| Bob Stilwell | ... | follow focus |
| Ian Tabor | ... | electrician |
| Robert Wilcox | ... | electrician (as Bob Wilcox) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Brenda Dabbs | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Patrick Sharkey | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Laurie Borg | ... | location manager |
| Simon McNair Scott | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Dave Hunt | ... | music recording engineer |
| Andy Jackson | ... | music mixer |
| Mark Thomas | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pat Rambaut | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Mark Binnall | ... | driver: transport and facility |
| Paul Daley | ... | driver: transport and facility |
| Mark Daubney | ... | driver: transport and facility |
| Peter Godfrey | ... | driver: transport and facility |
| Alan Howard | ... | unit driver |
| Peter Lupson | ... | unit driver |
| Ray Randall | ... | driver: transport and facility |
| Ian Rankine | ... | driver: transport and facility |
| Dave Watson | ... | action vehicle mechanic (as David Watson) |
| Mark White | ... | transportation: white trux/d&d transport |
| Des Wyard | ... | driver: transport and facility |
| Stuart Rose | ... | action vehicle coordinator (uncredited) |
| Brian Weske | ... | driver: Michael Caine (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Bobby Blues | ... | production accountant (as Bob Blues) |
| Jacky Holding | ... | accounting assistant (as Jackie Holding) |
| Laura Julian | ... | production coordinator |
| Michael Larkins | ... | production accountant |
| Ringo Starr | ... | special production consultant (as Richard Starkey MBE) |
| Bob Stilwell | ... | follow focus |
| Fran Triefus | ... | assistant to producer |
| John Varley | ... | production runner |
| Juanlo Prada Garrudo | ... | trainee (uncredited) |
| Brian Weske | ... | personal assistant: Michael Caine (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Andy Albrecht | ... | special thanks |
| Dave Bickers | ... | special thanks |
| Karen Brown | ... | special thanks |
| Tim Coghlan | ... | special thanks |
| Nat 'King' Cole | ... | grateful acknowledgment |
| Liz Ferwell | ... | special thanks (as Liz Farwell) |
| Vic Fraser | ... | special thanks (as Vic Frazer) |
| Pat Harris | ... | special thanks |
| Ollie Huddleston | ... | special thanks |
| Clive Noy | ... | special thanks |
| Tommy Nutter | ... | special thanks |
| David Patterson | ... | special thanks |
| Jenny Pollitt | ... | special thanks |
| Harry Roberts | ... | special thanks |
| Brian Shingles | ... | special thanks |
| Alf Wharton | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- HandMade Films (presents)
- Palace Production
Distributors
- Island Pictures (1986) (United States) (theatrical)
- Filmwelt (1986) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Hem Films (1986) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cannon Screen Entertainment (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- HBO/Cannon Video (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- CNR Film (1987) (Netherlands) (theatrical) (through Concorde Film)
- Concorde Film (1987) (Netherlands) (theatrical) (through)
- Herald Ace (1987) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Cannon Screen Entertainment (1987) (West Germany) (VHS)
- MTC Video (1988) (Greece) (VHS)
- CEL Film Distribution (1986) (Australia) (theatrical)
- National Film Development Corporation (1987) (India) (theatrical)
- Przedsiebiorstwo Dystrybucji Filmów (1987) (Poland) (theatrical)
- VCM (1986) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK) (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- CIC Video (1998) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Image Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Inked Pictures (2015) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Lumiere Pictures (1995) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1998) (Finland) (tv)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1987) (Australia) (video)
- Showtime Video (1987) (Finland) (VHS)
- Stormovie (2009) (Italy) (DVD)
- StudioCanal UK (2011) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Sunfilm Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- TV3 (1991) (Finland) (tv)
- The Criterion Collection (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2009) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2009) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
- VTI Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Video Film Express (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1999) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
- Effects Associates
- ReelEye Company (special effects contact lenses)
Other Companies
- Audio International (music mixed at)
- C.T.S. Studios (music recorded at)
- Geoff Axtell Associates (titles and opticals)
- Grip House (grip equipment)
- Joe Dunton & Company (camera equipment)
- Lyps Inc. (additional sound recording)
- Mr Lighting (electrical equipment)
- National Philharmonic Orchestra (soundtrack performed by)
- Roger Cherrill (sound re-recording)
- Smith & Jones Catering (catering)
- Stuart Rose Film Services (action vehicles)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 Kathy Li |
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| Taglines | Sometimes love is a strange and wicked game. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Mortwell's strip club is actually the famous Raymond RevueBar in London's Soho district. The giant prop hand Mortwell sits in was a famous element of the show, visible in a lot of promotional material for the club. At one point George walks past a poster for the Festival of Erotica, a real show at the RevueBar at the time. See more » |
| Goofs | A camera shadow is visible on the racks of clothes when Simone and George go shopping. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Desert Hearts/Mona Lisa/Letter to Brezhnev (1986). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Mona Lisa See more » |
| Crazy Credits | In the credits at the end, "Richard Starkey, MBE" (i.e., Ringo Starr) is listed as "Special Production Assistant." See more » |
| Quotes |
George:
[pointing to himself and his rabbit]
He'll have a lettuce and I'll have a Bloody Mary. See more » |