description The Limey Overview
The Limey is a 1999 crime film directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring Terence Stamp as an English man investigating his daughter’s death in California. Filmed in locations including Los Angeles and Big Sur, the story follows a career criminal's journey to uncover suspicious circumstances surrounding her passing. The cast included Lesley Ann Warren, Luis Guzmán, and Barry Newman.
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info The Limey Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1999 |
help The Limey FAQ
Who directed The Limey and what is the main plot?
The Limey was directed by Steven Soderbergh and released in 1999. It follows a British career criminal named Wilson, played by Terence Stamp, as he travels to Los Angeles to investigate the suspicious death of his daughter.
Does The Limey feature any actors from older 1960s movies?
Yes, director Steven Soderbergh cleverly incorporates footage from Ken Loach's 1967 film Poor Cow to establish the backstory of Terence Stamp's character. Peter Fonda also co-stars in the movie as a suspicious music producer.
Where was the 1999 crime film The Limey filmed?
The movie takes place primarily in Los Angeles and Big Sur, California. Steven Soderbergh used these distinct landscapes to highlight the fish-out-of-water journey of the English protagonist.
What is the visual style of The Limey?
Steven Soderbergh uses a non-linear editing style that jumps back and forth in time to reflect the protagonist's fractured memories. This disjointed narrative technique enhances the film's gritty, neo-noir atmosphere.
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