Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
“Attraction drew them together. Compulsion drew them to murder.”
Synopsis
During World War II, an American serviceman in London decides to impress his English girlfriend by acting as an American gangster, which soon turns deadly.
Top Cast
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Kiefer Sutherland
Karl Hulten
Patsy Kensit
Joyce Cook
Emily Lloyd
Betty Jones
Keith Allen
Lenny Bexley
Alexandra Pigg
Violet
Liz Fraser
Mrs. Evans
Harry Fowler
Morry
John Surman
Mr Cook
Janet Dale
Mrs Cook
John Junkin
George Heath
John Dair
John
Stephen Hancock
Doctor
Hugh Millais
US Colonel
Harry Jones
Taxi Driver
Gerard Horan
John Wilkins
Colin Bruce
Robert De Mott
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Insp. Tarr
Ralph Nossek
Insp. Tansill
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$85K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Rose
- Screenplay & Story
- David Yallop
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer, Shirley Walker
- Original Title
- Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $85K
- Production Studios
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, New Line Cinema, Working Title
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Rose
David Yallop
Hans Zimmer, Shirley Walker
Mike Southon
Dan Rae
Tim Bevan
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Rose
Director
Mike Southon
Director of Photography
David Yallop
Screenplay
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Bob Ringwood
Costume Design
Tim Bevan
Producer
Gemma Jackson
Production Design
Dan Rae
Editor
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicago Joe and the Showgirl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chicago Joe and the Showgirl about?
During World War II, an American serviceman in London decides to impress his English girlfriend by acting as an American gangster, which soon turns deadly.
Who directed Chicago Joe and the Showgirl?
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl was directed by Bernard Rose.
Who stars in Chicago Joe and the Showgirl?
The principal cast of Chicago Joe and the Showgirl includes Kiefer Sutherland, Patsy Kensit, Emily Lloyd, Keith Allen, Alexandra Pigg.
When was Chicago Joe and the Showgirl released and how long is it?
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Chicago Joe and the Showgirl make at the box office?
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl grossed $85K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Chicago Joe and the Showgirl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chicago Joe and the Showgirl was composed by Hans Zimmer, Shirley Walker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chicago Joe and the Showgirl?
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).