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The Limey

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The Limey follows Wilson (Terence Stamp), a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine (Peter Fonda) 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.
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Crafted with eccentric moodiness and style by Steven Soderbergh, The Limey is also a gritty neo-noir showcase for the talent of leading man Terence Stamp.

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Chuck Bowen Slant Magazine The Limey is one of many American films released in 1999 that seemed to be saying goodbye to the rebel spirit that allowed indies and mainstream movies to comingle as they had in the ’70s. Oct 24, 2022 Full Review Emanuel Levy Variety 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. Rated: B+ Nov 9, 2006 Full Review Eleanor Ringel Cater Atlanta Journal-Constitution Those interested in more challenging work will find the film a unique meditation on the nature of Hollywood. Feb 21, 2004 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand It’s like the original 'Get Carter' channeled through 'Point Blank,' a hard-edged revenge thriller steeped in sorrow and regret. Mar 2, 2024 Full Review Farah Cheded A Good Movie To Watch The bare bones of The Limey’s story are gripping enough [...] but what Steven Soderbergh does with them elevates this neo-noir thriller into something utterly singular and stacked with layers upon layers of meaning. Sep 23, 2023 Full Review Jason Shawhan Nashville Scene It's a brisk and relentless story, with a killer supporting cast (Lesley Anne Warren, Joe Dallesandro, Nicky Katt and Luis Guzmán!) and an inevitability that you feel in every cut. Truly one of the great films of 1999. Sep 10, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sid R Either a crafted black comedy for anyone who is native to the UK, or an edgy revenge thriller to everyone else. The "dumbed-down for an American audience script" really takes away from the effectiveness of the lead actors authenticity as a London East-end cockney and ex-con. In that respect it comes over as a parody of the classic film, Get Carter (the original version, not the remake). It was a shame such great actors on such a poor film. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Audience Member Terence Stamp is The Limey Here he co-stars with Luis Guzman, Lesley Ann Warren, Melissa George, and the late Peter Fonda and directed by Peter Soderberg An English career criminal Wilson who gets out of a 9 year prison sentence He’s on his way to the United States to investigate the supposed death of his only daughter, Jenny He starts to get in deeper than expected particularly with main suspect Terry Valentine The film is very trippy in its filmmaking style and the editing jumps around a lot, and other scenarios play out This is more of a slow pot boiler reminiscent of the 1970s thrillers of old The big shootout doesn’t happen until the last half and the final confrontation Stamp gives a commanding performance as per usual in this neo noir piece steeped more in sorrow or regret It’s a farewell to the nimble spirit despite an underdeveloped story Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/09/24 Full Review Logan D An ex-con Englishman travels to LA to investigate the death of his estranged daughter, whom he thinks was actually murdered. Terence Stamps as cool and moody as only he can be. The script is undercooked but Soderbergh steers his ship with an even hand, maintaining the tension throughout. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review Georgan G Not just another crime thriller. This plot has depth as we watch a career criminal rethink his relationships. Terence Stamp's performance is outstanding. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/18/24 Full Review Matt B Some of the most ridiculous overuse of cockney I've ever heard. NO ONE speaks that way. Must have been painful for the guy, as he is actually from the East end of London and would know. Pretty poor plot. Just meh. Hysterical having the one actress either in a bath or in a pool for 90% of her scenes. Hygiene! In sure that was it. Like a PSA about the importance of hygiene! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/16/24 Full Review John H Interesting story that is much more about the father and daughter than murder drugs and sex. Much better than I expected especially the ending. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Steven Soderbergh

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Terence Stamp

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Peter Fonda

Terry Valentine

Lesley Ann Warren

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Synopsis The Limey follows Wilson (Terence Stamp), a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine (Peter Fonda) 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
Producer
John Hardy, Scott Kramer
Screenwriter
Lem Dobbs
Distributor
Artisan Entertainment
Production Co
Artisan Entertainment
Rating
R (Violence|Language)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 8, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 12, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.2M
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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