neil jordan is such an amazing director -- particularly his works from the 1980's and early 1990's when films really relied on a great plot to bolster an even greater performance. this is precisely the case with bob hoskins, in a role you have to see to believe. as george, the recently release convict, hired to chauffeur simone (brilliantly played by cathy tyson), a black prostitute, by his old boss. at first an awkward positon, the two develop a common bond and attempt to help one another with their respective lives, until something goes terribly wrong. hoskins won the 1986 best actor award from the cannes film festival for his role.*nominated for 1986 best actor oscar;
lost to paul newman for the color of money (sympathy vote)
greatest moment: throughout (see below)
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