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.