The Limey
6.5/10
Rating
89 min
Runtime
1999
Release Year
Steven Soderbergh
Director
Cast
Terence Stamp, Lesley Ann Warren, Luis Guzmán, Barry Newman, Joe Dallesandro
Quick Synopsis
Wilson, a hardened English ex-convict, travels to Los Angeles after learning about the suspicious death of his daughter. Determined to uncover the truth, he confronts Valentine, a powerful figure connected to the city's criminal underworld. As Wilson investigates, he faces numerous dangers, including a brutal beating, being pushed from a building, and a high-speed chase along a treacherous mountain road. Despite these threats, he persists in seeking justice and ultimately takes matters into his own hands to confront those responsible.
Detailed Synopsis of The Limey
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.
