Mona Lisa
“Sometimes love is a strange and wicked game.”
Synopsis
George is a small-time crook just out of prison who discovers his tough-guy image is out of date. Reduced to working as a minder/driver for high class call girl Simone, he has to agree when she asks him to find a young colleague from her King's Cross days. That's when George's troubles just start.
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Top Cast
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Bob Hoskins
George
Cathy Tyson
Simone
Robbie Coltrane
Thomas
Michael Caine
Mortwell
Clarke Peters
Anderson
Sammi Davis
May
Kate Hardie
Cathy
Zoë Nathenson
Jeannie
Rod Bedall
Terry
Joe Brown
Dudley
Pauline Melville
George's Wife
Joseph Karimbeik
Raschid
John R. Darling
Hotel Security
Bryan Coleman
Gentleman in Mirror Room
Robert Dorning
Hotel Bedroom Man
Raad Rawi
Arab Servant
David Halliwell
Tim Devlin
Stephen Persaud
Black Youth in Street
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 13, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 10, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- David Leland, Neil Jordan
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen
- Original Title
- Mona Lisa
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.8M
- Production Studios
- Handmade Films, Palace Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Jordan
David Leland, Neil Jordan
Michael Kamen
Roger Pratt
Lesley Walker
George Harrison, Stephen Woolley, Denis O'Brien, Patrick Cassavetti
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Neil Jordan
Director
Lesley Walker
Editor
Stephen Woolley
Producer
Roger Pratt
Director of Photography
Patrick Cassavetti
Producer
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
Jamie Leonard
Production Design
David Leland
Writer
Neil Jordan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mona Lisa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mona Lisa about?
George is a small-time crook just out of prison who discovers his tough-guy image is out of date. Reduced to working as a minder/driver for high class call girl Simone, he has to agree when she asks him to find a young colleague from her King's Cross days. That's when George's troubles just start.
Who directed Mona Lisa?
Mona Lisa was directed by Neil Jordan.
Who stars in Mona Lisa?
The principal cast of Mona Lisa includes Bob Hoskins, Cathy Tyson, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Caine, Clarke Peters.
When was Mona Lisa released and how long is it?
Mona Lisa was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Mona Lisa make at the box office?
Mona Lisa grossed $5.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Mona Lisa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mona Lisa was composed by Michael Kamen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mona Lisa?
Mona Lisa holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).