The Limey (1999)

Tell him I'm coming.

The Limey (1999) poster

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: Steven Soderbergh
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cliff Martinez
Cinematography: Edward Lachman
Editing: Sarah Flack
Production: Artisan Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en

Themes

Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses

Keywords

prison, daughter, release from prison, investigation, suitcase, record producer, loss, revenge, stakeout, ex-con, warehouse, hired killer, narcotics, motel room, neo-noir

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Limey about?
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.
Who directed The Limey?
The Limey was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Who stars in The Limey?
The Limey stars Terence Stamp, Lesley Ann Warren, Luis Guzmán, Barry Newman, Joe Dallesandro, Nicky Katt.
How long is The Limey?
The Limey has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is The Limey?
The Limey is a Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery film.
What is the budget of The Limey?
The Limey had a budget of $10M.
How much did The Limey gross?
The Limey grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was The Limey produced?
The Limey was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Limey?
The themes of The Limey include: Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses.