B. Monkey

Directed by Michael Radford

R

November 7, 1998 1h 34m Box Office: $50,832Romance, Crime,

5.960%54%5.8

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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.

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Cast of B. Monkey

Asia ArgentoBeatrice
Jared HarrisAlan Furnace
Rupert EverettPaul Neville
Jonathan Rhys MeyersBruno
Julie T. WallaceMrs. Sturge
Ian HartSteve Davis
Tim WoodwardFrank Rice
Bryan PringleGoodchild
Clare HigginsMs. Cherry
Marc WarrenTerence
Camilo GallardoBarman
Michael CarlinCarlo
Paul IrelandBarman (Kings Head)
Catherine CarterJoy
Kitty McGeeverJudith
Amanda BoxerTory Lady
Vincent ReganJohnny Hart
Kerry ShaleTexan
Seretta WilsonTexan Wife
Eddie MarsanYoung Thug
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B. Monkey Ratings & Reviews

EnochLightJanuary 4, 2025
What do you get when you throw in a fairytale romance with a seedy 90's-era crime noir? You get B. Monkey, with a fantastic performance by Asia Argento and Jared Harris. While not without its missteps, this take on love-versus-lust and the development of commitment between two very unalike people is a pleasure to watch. The late 90's represented a fantastic era for film soundtracks, and this forgotten gem does not disappoint. From its classic jazz featuring Chet Baker, Django Reinhardt, Peggy Lee and a host of others, to its trip hop (oh hey, Portishead and Curve!) and glam (Suede!), the music is just a cornucopia of classics. The job of "hospital DJ" may or may not have been a thing, but had I been a patient under the watchful ear of DJ Alan Furnace, I would have fallen asleep peacefully every night. Jonathan Rhys Meyers is practically baby-faced but does a worthy job of portraying the broken Bruno, and Rupert Everett as the slimy but cultured Paul Neville feels like a natural. But it's 23 year old Asia Argento that owns this film. If you'd never heard of the legendary Dario Argento's daughter until this film, you will become an instant fan. Jared Harris is excellent as the lovelorn Alan Furnace, and it's a far cry from the role he played in "Last of the Mohicans" as a British Lieutenant just 6 years earlier. Overall, "B. Monkey" represents a time when films were made with blisteringly relevant soundtracks and a topic that could only be done in the 90's. I miss films like this.

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