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The Limey
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The Limey

1999-10-08 · 89 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Drama · Thriller

The Limey follows Wilson, a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine 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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Directors
Steven Soderbergh
Production companies
Artisan Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 3,204,663

Top Cast

Terence StampTerence StampWilson
Lesley Ann WarrenLesley Ann WarrenElaine
Luis GuzmánLuis GuzmánEduardo Roel
Barry NewmanBarry NewmanJim Avery
Joe DallesandroJoe DallesandroUncle John
Nicky KattNicky KattStacy the Hitman
Peter FondaPeter FondaTerry Valentine
Amelia HeinleAmelia HeinleAdhara
Melissa GeorgeMelissa GeorgeJennifer 'Jenny' Wilson
William LuckingWilliam LuckingWarehouse Foreman
Matthew KimbroughMatthew KimbroughTom Johannson
John RobothamJohn RobothamRick (Valentine's Bodyguard)
Steve HeinzeSteve HeinzeLarry (Valentine's Bodyguard)
Nancy LenehanNancy LenehanLady on Plane
Wayne PéréWayne PéréPool Hall Creep
Bill DukeBill DukeHead DEA Agent (uncredited)
John CothranJohn CothranDEA Guy
Ousaun ElamOusaun ElamDEA Guy
Dwayne McGeeDEA Guy
Brian BennetDEA Guy

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