1987
Academy Awards
Actor in a Leading Role
Bob Hoskins

George is a small-time crook just out of prison who discovers his tough-guy image is out of date. Reduced to working as a minder/driver for high class call girl Simone, he has to agree when she asks him to find a young colleague from her King's Cross days. That's when George's troubles just start.
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Awards Dominance
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Nominations
1 Golden Globe · 1 Cannes
Won
1987
Actor in a Leading Role
Bob Hoskins
1987
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Bob Hoskins
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Mona Lisa
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Cathy Tyson
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
Neil Jordan
1986
Best Actor
In Competition - Feature films
Neil JORDAN
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