Movie Description A cynical and pessimistic Manchester drifter, Johnny (David Thewlis), arrives in London, afflicting his ex-girlfriend and her flatmate with an unsolicited visit. When he isn't having rough sex with the roommate or pestering the night watchman at a sterile, modern office complex, he berates his ex for her bourgeois urban tendencies. Leigh's portrait of a deteriorating world at the end of the twentieth century is an intense drama, which packs an even greater punch due to Thewlis's stunning performance as the bitter Johnny.
| Credits | | Cast: | Ewen Bremner, Gina McKee, Greg Cruttwell, Lesley Sharp, Peter Wight |
| Details | | Edition: | Director Approved Special Edition Double Disc Set |
Editorial Reviews "...A strangely moving love story....Anchored by a confident tour de force from Thewlis..." Variety - Derek Elley (05/24/1993)
"With lunatic swagger and gonzo jive, Thewlis explores the dark pits of nocturnal London..." -- Grade: A Entertainment Weekly - Timothy Gunatilaka (09/23/2005)
Awards 1993CannesBest ActorDavid Thewlis, 1993CannesBest DirectorMike Leigh
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