The crimer suffers from a slim, underdeveloped script by Lem Dobbs (who also write Kafka), but benefits from Soderbergh's astute direction that posits two 1960s cinematic icons, Brit Terrence Stamp and American Peter Fonda as long-time enemies.
The Limey
Tell him I'm coming.
1999 · 1h 29m · R
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Directed by
Steven Soderbergh
,
Randy Lowell
Overview
The Limey follows Wilson, a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine and an army of L.A.'s toughest criminals, hoping to find clues and piece together what happened. After surviving a near-death beating, getting thrown from a building and being chased down a dangerous mountain road, the Englishman decides to dole out some bodily harm of his own.
Director and cast
- Steven Soderbergh Director
- Randy Lowell Director
- Terence Stamp as Wilson
- Lesley Ann Warren as Elaine
- Luis Guzmán as Eduardo Roel
- Barry Newman as Jim Avery
- Joe Dallesandro as Uncle John (as Joe Dallessandro)
- Nicky Katt as Stacy the Hitman
- Peter Fonda as Terry Valentine
- Amelia Heinle as Adhara
- Melissa George as Jennifer 'Jenny' Wilson
- William Lucking Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
Those interested in more challenging work will find the film a unique meditation on the nature of Hollywood.
An apparently simple movie that demands and rewards a deeper look.
A first-rate crime thriller and further proof that director Stephen Soderbergh is one of our great contemporary film stylists.
All of its style can't altogether conceal that director Steven Soderbergh doesn't have as much to work with here.
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Crime · Thriller · PG-13
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- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Cast
- George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia












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