A corrupt cop gets in over his head when he tries to assassinate a beautiful Russian hit-woman.
Acting
Lena Olin eats every scene like it's her last meal.
Cinematography
Rain-soaked streets that practically reek of cigarettes and regret.
Costume
Mona's wardrobe deserves its own criminal record.
Director
Peter Medak
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title references a Tom Waits song, which Waits denied permission to use—so they kept the name and hired Mark Isham instead.
This bombed in '93 but found its audience on cable and video, becoming a secret handshake for noir sickos who prefer their neo-noir extra sweaty.
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