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Mona Lisa (1986)

★ 7.3R104 minDirector: Neil Jordan

1986 film by Neil Jordan

Mona Lisa is a 1986 British neo-noir crime drama film directed by Neil Jordan, and written by Jordan and David Leland. It was produced by HandMade Films and stars Bob Hoskins, Cathy Tyson, and Michael Caine. The film is about an ex-convict (Hoskins) who becomes entangled in the dangerous life of a high-class call girl (Tyson).

The film was nominated for multiple awards, and Hoskins was nominated for several awards for his performance (including the Academy Award for Best Actor), winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. The film takes its title from the song "Mona Lisa", which is heard throughout the film.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Mona Lisa about?
Mona Lisa (1986) — 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 grudg
Is Mona Lisa based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Mona Lisa scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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