Romeo Is Bleeding (1993)
Anno di uscita: 1993
Nazione: United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: Doble juego, Kri na soncu, Mafian otteessa, Romeó vérzik, Romeo Ben Zona
Regista: Peter Medak
Writer: Hilary Henkin
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Hilary Henkin, Paul Webster
Co-Producer: Michael Flynn
Executive Producer: Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan
Società: Hilary Henkin, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films
Genere: Action Film, Drama, Erotic Thriller, Romance, Thriller
Budget: 11.500.000
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: assassination plan, bad cop, corrupt cop, corrupt police officials, female assassin, femme fatale, hitwoman, mafia boss, police operation, russian mobster, sex addiction
Storia
Detective Jack Grimaldi (Gary Oldman) is a corrupt cop with ties to the Mafia, juggling his loving wife Natalie and adoring mistress Sheri. When he becomes involved in an assassination plot against Mona Demarkov (Lena Olin), a ruthless Russian mob assassin, things spiral out of control. Grimaldi underestimates Mona's cunning; she manipulates him mercilessly while threatening his life. The film follows Grimaldi's descent into chaos as he struggles to maintain his double life and navigate the dangerous game Mona plays with him.
Riassunto
Directed by Peter Medak in 1993, 'Romeo Is Bleeding' is an erotic thriller that explores the dark side of power, corruption, and sexual obsession. The film stars Gary Oldman as Jack Grimaldi, a corrupt cop who believes he can manipulate everyone around him, including Mona Demarkov (Lena Olin), a deadly Russian hitwoman. However, Mona proves to be his ultimate downfall, playing him like a pawn in her game. The movie is a blend of action, drama, and erotic tension, set against the backdrop of organized crime.
