The Limey
1999

The Limey

★ 6.9 / 10
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Directed by Steven Soderbergh
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Synopsis

Wilson, a tough Englishman, travels to Los Angeles to investigate the death of his daughter. Suspecting foul play, he discovers a trail of drugs and corruption, leading him on a mission for revenge. 'The Limey' is a neo-noir crime film filled with tension and mystery, directed by Steven Soderbergh.

Did You Know?
  • Director Steven Soderbergh's first crime film since his debut feature.
  • Soderbergh edited the film himself under the pseudonym 'Mary Ann Bernard'.
  • The film references 'Get Carter', another revenge-themed British crime film.
  • All of Wilson's (Terence Stamp) flashbacks are from 'Poor Cow' (1967).
  • Terence Stamp and Peter Fonda had never met before filming.
Iconic Quotes
  • Tell me, Terry, what was I supposed to do? Let him die?
  • You were supposed to take care of him!
  • You don't understand. You don't know. You don't know what happened.
  • I'm not a violent man, but I will do violence tonight.
  • You'll never understand. You're not a father.
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An Englishman seeks vengeance for his daughter's death in LA.