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Cast

Bob Hoskins
as George

Cathy Tyson
as Simone

Michael Caine
as Mortwell

Clarke Peters
as Anderson

Kate Hardie
as Cathy

Robbie Coltrane
as Thomas

Zoë Nathenson
as Jeannie

Sammi Davis
as May

Rod Bedall
as Terry

Joe Brown
as Dudley

Pauline Melville
as Dawn

David Halliwell
as Devlin

Zoot Money
as Carpenter

Joan Darling
as Roberts

Hossein Karimbeik
as Raschid

John Darling Haynes
as Roberts

G.B. "Zoot" Money
as Carpenter

Donna Cannon
as Rosie

Mandy Winch
as Flower Shop Girl

Maggie O'Neill
as Girl in Paradise Club

Dawn Archibald
as Wig Girl in Club

Geoffrey Larder
as Hotel Clerk

Robert Dorning
as Hotel Punter

Helen Martin
as Peep Show Girl

Richard Strange
as Porn shop Man

Jeremy Hardy
as Shop Assistant

Bryan Coleman
as Stanley

Raad Raawi
as Arab Servant

Alan Talbot
as Bath Attendant

Stephen Persaud
as Youth

Gary Cady
as Waiter

Perry Fenwick
as Pimp

Jack Purvis
as Brighton Busker

Bill Moore
as Brighton Busker

Kenny Baker
as Brighton Busker

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• Sep 04, 2013

  A riveting, intelligently scripted drama concerning an ex-con (Bob Hoskins) fresh out of prison, who picks up a job as a driver for a high-priced prostitute (Cathy Tyson), who he eventually becomes infatuated with to the point where he makes a concerted effort to track down a close friend of hers that she lost in the dangerous business. An extremely well-paced, arresting tale full of twists, anchored by a ferocious, phenomenal performance from the always under-rated Hoskins makes this film a gem. The story is terrifically written, with a realistic, heart-wrenching twist in the midst of it all. While director Neil Jordan gets noted mostly for the well-done "The Crying Game", to me, this is the best movie he has done, at least that of what I have seen. Michael Caine is also great in a slimy turn against the types of characters he usually plays, and he pulls it off well, but this movie is mainly all Hoskins.
  

  Dan S Super Reviewer
• Aug 19, 2012

  Many consider this the British Taxi Driver. A bit of a simplification as it deals with a man who gets involved with the underworld of underage girls and prostitution. Mona Lisa is much more a romance set against a backdrop of criminal violence. Bob Hoskins stars in his greatest role ever. Just out of prison, he gets a job driving around a high class call girl. They develop a working relationship of trust and soon Hoskins is asked to track down a missing girl. Hoskins is so perfect in this role. You can easily see him as a gruff and mean gangster, but he adds a vulnerability which serves the romantic angle so well. He also has an endearing childlike naivety. Hoskins has great chemistry with everyone from Michael Caines villainous Mortwell, to his conversations about crime novels with Robbie Coltrane. The soundtrack is ace, with the opening and closing lyrics to Mona Lisa being all about interpretation, which this film certainly asks you to find your own. Director Neil Jordan litters scenes with which allude to fantasy stories, a white rabbit here, performing dwarfs there, etc. The dialogue is funny, the relationships emotional, and the themes disturbing. It's the full package and almost unique in its tone.
  Luke B Super Reviewer
• Jan 27, 2012

  Lots of raving about this film but I didn't find this to be an example of the best of Hoskins and Caine. The alleged grittiness and heart wrenching romance are not as wrenching as you might imagine.
  

  John B Super Reviewer
• Dec 26, 2011

  "Mona Lisa" is one of the classiest noirs out there. It starts out slow and takes a little while to gather steam, but eventually, it does and you'll find yourself deeply involved. Bob Hoskins gives a delightful performance as George, often exploding in fits of anger. He's a puzzle of an actor to me. I'm not sure how to categorize him, for he doesn't quite have the look of an actor that should be in these kinds of roles, yet he can play them so perfectly. I liked "Mona Lisa" more and more as the film progressed (especially the ending) and I greatly look forward to what else Neil Jordan has to offer.
  Stephen E Super Reviewer

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