The Limey
“Tell him I'm coming.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Terence Stamp
Wilson
Lesley Ann Warren
Elaine
Luis Guzmán
Eduardo Roel
Barry Newman
Jim Avery
Joe Dallesandro
Uncle John
Nicky Katt
Stacy the Hitman
Peter Fonda
Terry Valentine
Amelia Heinle
Adhara
Melissa George
Jennifer 'Jenny' Wilson
William Lucking
Warehouse Foreman
Matthew Kimbrough
Tom Johannson
John Robotham
Rick (Valentine's Bodyguard)
Steve Heinze
Larry (Valentine's Bodyguard)
Nancy Lenehan
Lady on Plane
Wayne Péré
Pool Hall Creep
Bill Duke
Head DEA Agent (uncredited)
John Cothran
DEA Guy
Ousaun Elam
DEA Guy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 8, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 22, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.32x
-$6.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Soderbergh
- Screenplay & Story
- Lem Dobbs
- Original Score
- Cliff Martinez
- Original Title
- The Limey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- Artisan Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Soderbergh
Lem Dobbs
Cliff Martinez
Edward Lachman
Sarah Flack
John Hardy, Scott Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Soderbergh
Director
John Hardy
Producer
Scott Kramer
Producer
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Cliff Martinez
Original Music Composer
Sarah Flack
Editor
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
Gary Frutkoff
Production Design
John Robotham
Stunt Coordinator
Lem Dobbs
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Limey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Limey 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 to dole out some bodily harm of his own.
Who directed The Limey?
The Limey was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Who stars in The Limey?
The principal cast of The Limey includes Terence Stamp, Lesley Ann Warren, Luis Guzmán, Barry Newman, Joe Dallesandro.
When was The Limey released and how long is it?
The Limey was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Limey?
The Limey had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $3.2M at the worldwide box office (0.32 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Limey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Limey was composed by Cliff Martinez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Limey?
The Limey holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).