# Mona Lisa (1986)

> A disgraced London ex-convict becomes the chauffeur and reluctant protector of a high-priced call girl whose secrets draw them into a perilous criminal underworld.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5123

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
- Director: Neil Jordan
- Cast: Bob Hoskins, Cathy Tyson, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Caine, Clarke Peters, Sammi Davis, Kate Hardie, Zoë Nathenson
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091538/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, darkly romantic, stylish, late night viewing, neo-noir double feature

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of love and danger in the underbelly of London.

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