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Overview

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6.2/10   1,462 votes
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Director:
Mike Figgis
Writer:
Mike Figgis (writer)
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Release Date:
May 1988 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Music | Romance more
Tagline:
The Most Dangerous Choices Are Made With The Heart
Plot:
When a corrupt American businessman tries to strong arm his way into businesses in Newcastle, England, he is thwarted by an club attendant and his waitress girlfriend. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations more
User Comments:
An atmospheric film noir with engaging characters more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Melanie Griffith ... Kate

Tommy Lee Jones ... Cosmo

Sting ... Finney

Sean Bean ... Brendan

James Cosmo ... Tony
Mark Long ... Patrick
Brian Lewis ... Jim
Ying Tong John ... 1st Heavy
Mick Hamer ... Pianist
Ian Hinchcliffe ... Man at Record Shop
Andrzej Borkowski ... Andrej
Caroline Hutchison ... Finney's Secretary Jean
Les Wilde ... Customs Officer
Desmond Gill ... Man in Airport Lounge
Benny Graham ... Passport Officer
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Additional Details

Runtime:
93 min
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English | Polish
Color:
Color (Rankcolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

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Quotes:
Brendan: Did you mean what you said?
Kate: What did I say?
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) more
Soundtrack:
(Call It) Stormy Monday more

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7 out of 7 people found the following comment useful:-
An atmospheric film noir with engaging characters, 23 September 2002
Author: t-h-fields from Washington, DC

Stormy Monday has a fairly routine plot, with a few odd twists to it. What makes it special? Three things.

The atmosphere of the movie makes you feel as if you're having a nice evening out on the town, making your way from pub to pub. You can almost taste the beer, and smell the smoke. Most of the story is shot on location in the old Newcastle city center. If you're in the right mood for something like this, then it's perfect.

Secondly, the characters are interesting and engaging, yet enigmatic. You want to know more about them. None fit the typical Hollywood stereotype. Sting, Sean Bean, Melanie Griffith, and Tommy Lee Jones (a relatively obscure actor then) are all in top form.

Third, if you enjoy jazz, then this is a must-see. In that regard, it is comparable to The Cotton Club, Round Midnight, or Bird. The visiting Polish jazz band reminds me of the struggling young musicians in Leningrad Cowboys Go America. This was clearly made by someone who appreciates good music.

This movie, released in the late 1980s, may be hard to find. But it's worth it.

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