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Chicago Joe and the Showgirl (1990)

R | | Crime, Drama, Romance | 27 July 1990 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Bernard Rose

Writer:

David Yallop

Stars:

Emily Lloyd, Kiefer Sutherland, John Lahr | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Lahr 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
John Surman John Surman ... Mr. Cook
Janet Dale Janet Dale ... Mrs. Cook
John Dair John Dair ... John
Stephen Hancock Stephen Hancock ... Doctor
Hugh Millais Hugh Millais ... U.S. colonel
Harry Jones 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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1940s | based on true story | gangster | soldier | stripper | See All (28) »

Taglines:

When desire has no limits... Fantasies become dangerous realities! See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller | War

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 July 1990 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Chicago Joe See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK See more »
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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$14,979, 29 July 1990

Gross USA:

$85,395

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$85,395
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Company Credits

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BSB, Live Entertainment, New Line Cinema See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)
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Even though Hans Zimmer is credited with the score, in an old interview with Shirley Walker, she stated for legal reasons Zimmer was credited but he didn't write any of the score and it was all done by her. See more »

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Sing Sing Sing
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b.o.r.i.n.g.
7 January 2002 | by breathe17 – See all my reviews

Perhaps I shouldn't be commenting on this film, as I couldn't sit through the entire showing. I rented this movie, because I am always drawn to movies of the 40's/50's era. Well, that was a mistake. Should have learned my lesson with Mulholland Falls, but this one took "bad" movie to a whole new level.

There's not much to say about this movie, except "avoid at all costs".
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