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.
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John Lahr | ... | Radio commentator |
| Emily Lloyd | ... | Betty Jones | |
| Liz Fraser | ... | Mrs. Evans | |
| Kiefer Sutherland | ... | Karl Hulten | |
| Harry Fowler | ... | Morry | |
| Keith Allen | ... | Lenny Bexley | |
| Patsy Kensit | ... | Joyce Cook | |
| Angela Morant | ... | Customer | |
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John Surman | ... | Mr. Cook |
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Janet Dale | ... | Mrs. Cook |
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John Dair | ... | John |
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Stephen Hancock | ... | Doctor |
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Hugh Millais | ... | U.S. colonel |
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Harry Jones | ... | Taxi driver |
| Alexandra Pigg | ... | Violet | |
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In World War II London, Karl Hulten is an American serviceman and Betty Jones is an aspiring showgirl. When they meet, passion and desire fuel a dangerous fantasy: he is the big-time gangster named Chicago Joe; she is his glamorous moll. They go for a reckless drive, they steal a fur coat, each time she dares him to take a wilder risk, and each time he proves himself. Until their lust for excitement demands nothing short of going "all the way" - to murder. This is the shocking true story of two strangers who meet, mingle and lack into a dangerous world of their own. Written by Artisan Entertainment
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27 July 1990 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$14,979, 29 July 1990, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
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I don't understand why most people don't like the film or even find it boring! It is one of my favorite films! I admit I don't know much about the true case, but I can tell you about the film as a fictional story: It is one of the most atmosperic films I know. The pictures are great. London's empty streets at night in wartime... the art directing really gives you the feeling of the time and place. The music, often pieces by Benny Goodman are brilliantly used to support situations and also of course is historically very well fitting. The dance scene is the most intense swing dance scene I have ever seen on film and I have seen all the Fred Astaire movies! The directing is very interesting and a bit experimental. It gives you a brilliant view into the inside of the characters. Georgina dreaming about fame and adventure likes to see "Ricky" as a really cool gangster, and herself with him as his stylish girl in his elegant car, -so we suddenly see them like that. It's an interessting and thrilling effect, not at last because especially Kiefer plays beautyfull with his charakter and the different ways he can be seen by Georgy, his actual girlfriend or the viewer. Also you get a really strong connection to Kiefer's character. I really started to feel sick and associated with him, feeling the nightmare, that he was in. Georgy is well played too, you get her childish curiosity and passion for danger, adventure and power, which is kind of charming at first, but then you also see her through "Ricky's" eyes as a demonic, dangerous killer, that is disgusting and terrifying in the same way as seductive. Even I, as being a woman can totally understand his conflict and the nightmare he is going through. I can not understand how this film can bore someone, I think it is a real treasure!