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The Limey

R19991h 29mSteven Soderbergh
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 73
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"Tell him I'm coming."

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.

CrimeDramaThriller
PrisonDaughterRelease From PrisonInvestigationRecord ProducerLossRevengeLos Angeles, CaliforniaStakeoutEx-con

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Limey (1999) about?

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…

Who stars in The Limey?

The Limey stars Terence Stamp (Wilson), Lesley Ann Warren (Elaine), Luis Guzmán (Eduardo Roel), Barry Newman (Jim Avery), Joe Dallesandro (Uncle John). The film was directed by Steven Soderbergh.

How long is The Limey?

The Limey has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

Is The Limey worth watching?

The Limey holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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