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Chicago Joe and the Showgirl Details

1990 Certificate 18
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Karl Hutton (Kiefer Sutherland) is a US soldier stationed in London during World War II, who soon falls for the charms of Betty Jones (Emily Lloyd) - a London showgirl with a dangerous mind. Seduced by her romanticised vision of gangster life, Karl soon finds himself taken by Betty on a wild ride of petty crimes and good times. .. Read more

Starring Kiefer Sutherland, Emily Lloyd, Keith Allen, Patsy Kensit
Director Bernard Rose, Bernard Rose
Genres Drama, Thriller

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Chicago Joe and the Showgirl

Karl Hutton (Kiefer Sutherland) is a US soldier stationed in London during World War II, who soon falls for the charms of Betty Jones (Emily Lloyd) - a London showgirl with a dangerous mind. Seduced by her romanticised vision of gangster life, Karl soon finds himself taken by Betty on a wild ride of petty crimes and good times. But this is anything but innocent fun, and as the crime spree escalates in its scale he soon finds himself facing up to the consequences of the most serious crime of all - murder.

Starring Kiefer Sutherland, Emily Lloyd, Keith Allen, Patsy Kensit, Harry Fowler, Liz Fraser
Director Bernard Rose, Bernard Rose
Studio METRODOME
Run time DVD: 1 hr 43 mins
Certificate Certificate 18
Genres Drama, Thriller
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 28 Jan 2008
Production year: 1990
Format DVD
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  • It's ironic that each scene seems inspired by movies, rather than life, when the film purports to show wartime England... read more on Time Out

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  • Rated - 1 star

    chicago joe and the show girl

    i hae een wanting to see this for years as i a a huge kiefer sutherland fan and was thrilled when i finally go the opportunity to. however i just couldnt sit through it. i had it on in the ackground whilst doing soething else in the end and just didnt enjoy it or follow it at all. very disappointing!

      • A customer from Kilburn
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      Karl Hutton (Kiefer Sutherland) is a US soldier stationed in London during World War II, who soon falls for the charms of Betty Jones (Emily Lloyd) - a London showgirl with a dangerous mind. Seduced by her romanticised vision of gangster life, Karl soon finds himself taken by Betty on a wild ride ...