B. Monkey (1998)
Anno di uscita: 1998
Nazione: United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: B. Monkey: El nombre del delito, Играта на Би, Perigosa Atração, Agria omorfia, Vad szépség
Regista: Michael Radford
Writer: Andrew Davies, Chloe King, Michael Radford, Michael Thomas
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Colin Vaines, Stephen Woolley
Co-Producer: Laurie Borg
Executive Producer: Nik Powell
Società: Miramax, Scala Productions, Synchronistic Pictures
Genere: Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance, Thriller
Budget: N/A
Premi & Simili
Premi: N/A
Simile:
Parole chiave
Parole chiave: based on novel or book, double life, jazz club, london, england, murder, robbery, teacher, thief
Storia
B. Monkey follows the unlikely relationship between Alan Furnace, a quiet London school teacher yearning for excitement, and Beatrice, a charismatic thief known on the streets as 'B. Monkey'. They meet at a jazz club, and Alan, captivated by her charm and beauty, is oblivious to her secret life as the top thief-for-hire in London's criminal underworld. Beatrice, drawn to Alan's innocent and chivalrous nature, resolves to leave her criminal past behind and pursue their relationship. However, Beatrice's former partner in crime, the ruthless Paul Neville, threatens their newfound love, forcing Beatrice to confront her dark history in order to escape Neville and build a life with Alan.
Riassunto
Directed by Michael Radford in 1998, B. Monkey is a captivating blend of drama, romance, and thriller genres set against the backdrop of London's criminal underworld. The film explores themes of redemption, double lives, and love conquering all, as Beatrice struggles to break free from her past while Alan unwittingly becomes entangled in her dangerous world. Although the sources provide limited context or background on the film's significance, B. Monkey stands out for its unique premise and exploration of an unconventional relationship between two individuals on opposite sides of the law.
