Directed by Steven Soderburgh (1999).
Written by Lem Dobbs.
Starring Terrence Stamp, Luis Guzman, Peter Fonda, Lesley Ann Warren.

The Limey is a rather under-rated and possibly unknown film by acclaimed director Steven Soderburgh, of Erin Brocovich and Traffic fame.

A simple story of a man travelling from England, hence 'the Limey' of the title, to seek revenge for the death of his daughter.
Wilson, his first name is never mentioned although in one shot where he's reading a letter an almost out-of-sight envelope seems to read David, wnats to track down those responsible for the death of his daughter Jenny. He finds out some things, he goes to visit some people, he dishes out some violence and that's about it.

Several things make this film special. Firstly is the editing. I've never seen a movie like it. The editing chops and changes all over the place, slipping in scenes towards the beginning of the film that don't happen until the end for example. But it's not as confusing as it sounds, rather it lends a ponderous feeling to the film which is a lot closer to real life than is first apparent.

Secondly the director uses clips from a movie called 'Poor Cow', an English film from the 60's which starred a young Terrence Stamp and uses these a flashback pieces, again I have never seen this done before.

The Limey is an unusual, almost B-movie, but one which is worth checking out.