When wistful introvert Alan Furnace meets quick-witted bombshell Beatrice, he has no idea of her secret life as "B. Monkey" -- the top thief-for-hire in London's criminal underworld. Charmed by Furnace's innocent and chivalrous ways, Beatrice resolves to reform. But to cash in on her first chance at real love, she must escape her former partner in crime, the ruthless Paul Neville -- and a dark past that seems to haunt her every step.
Cinematography
Smoke-soaked jazz clubs and rain-slicked London streets.
Acting
Asia Argento's feral vulnerability meets Jared Harris's wounded tenderness.
Score
Jazz-heavy soundtrack that basically smokes a cigarette at you.
Director
Michael Radford
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Andrew Vachss's novel; he hated the film so much he bought back the rights to prevent sequels.
Asia Argento and Jared Harris reportedly had a volatile real relationship during filming, which director Radford allegedly used.
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