Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > Sexy Beast (2000)
Sexy Beast
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Sexy Beast (2000) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 36 | slideshow) Videos (see all 5)
Sexy Beast (2000) -- HV-pre
Sexy Beast (2000) -- Don tries to talk Gal into going back to London to do one more  job.
Sexy Beast (2000) -- Teddy Bass kills a man in front of Gal to make a point.
Sexy Beast (2000) -- Don refuses to put out his cigarette while he sits in a plane.
Sexy Beast (2000) -- The guys don't have much to say to Don.

Overview

User Rating:
7.1/10   18,342 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 11% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
Jonathan Glazer
Writers:
Louis Mellis (written by) and
David Scinto (written by)
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Sexy Beast on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
12 January 2001 (UK) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama more
Tagline:
Sometimes It's Hard To Say No more
Plot:
Brutal gangster Don Logan recruits "retired" safecracker Gal for one last job, but it goes badly for both of them. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
more
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 19 wins & 14 nominations more
User Comments:
Kingsley is Dynamite more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Ray Winstone ... Gary 'Gal' Dove

Ben Kingsley ... Don Logan

Ian McShane ... Teddy Bass
Amanda Redman ... Deedee Dove
James Fox ... Harry
Cavan Kendall ... Aitch

Julianne White ... Jackie
Álvaro Monje ... Enrique

Robert Atiko ... Andy
Nieves del Amo Oruet ... Air Hostess
Enrique Alemán Fabrega ... Pilot
Gérard Barray ... Spanish Official (as Gerard Barray)
José Maria Cano Ramos ... Felipe's Friend 1 (as José Ma. Cano Ramos)
Desirée Erasmus ... Jean
Santiago Frias Munoz ... Policia 2
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Sexy Beast (Spain)
more
MPAA:
Rated R for pervasive language, strong violence and some sexuality.
Runtime:
89 min
Country:
UK | Spain
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Company:
FilmFour more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Ray Winstone, who plays Gal, was also given the option of playing Don. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: As DeeDee walks from the pool to the house, a crew member is reflected in the window behind her. more
Quotes:
Don: I love you, Gal. You're lovable. Big lovable bloke. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in 50 Films to See Before You Die (2006) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Sway more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
67 out of 74 people found the following comment useful:-
Kingsley is Dynamite, 20 July 2002
9/10
Author: gbheron from Washington, DC

Ben Kingsley's portrayal of gangster Don Logan is destined to go down as one of the most memorable mobsters in filmdom; up there with the best from Robinson, Bogart, Cagney, Raft, deNiro, Pacino et al. Kingsley's all that good and more. And the other actors, in their portrayals of fellow gangsters and their lovers, are also excellent. The story is simple. Gal (Ray Winstone) is a retired English gangster living a life of leisure at his Spanish villa. Then one day his idyll is shattered by a visit from Don Logan, an old protégé, and man to be feared. Logan's intent is to lure Gal out of retirement for 'one last job'. Gal wants nothing to do with it, and the first half of the movie is a battle of wits between the two men. The second half of the film deals with the heist and its aftermath. The crime is downplayed in the movie which is primarily a psychological exploration of these gangsters; their personal demons, and the relationships amongst themselves. They are indeed scary people, no sympathetic characters here.

This is one of the best movies of 2000, and is highly recommended. I don't understand how IMDb reviewers can rate this movie so low. In my book it definitely rates an "A".

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Sexy Beast (2000)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Teddy's car Davina-8
What does Don say... Cuneo
Is Don Logan the most vile movie character ever? mab8485
Whats your favorite line in this film? galspurs
Boulder in pool - accident? (SPOILERS) mab8485
Delete your post Sexy Beast Style ps302kh
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Cidade de Deus Layer Cake Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels The Business American Beauty
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Crime section IMDb UK section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.