Wilson (played by Terence Stamp) is a protagonist in The Limey.
An English gangster and career criminal recently released after nine years in prison, Wilson travels to Los Angeles to investigate the suspected murder of his daughter, Jennifer 'Jenny' Wilson. He interrogates suspects, pursues Terry Valentine, survives attacks, and ultimately spares him before returning to London. Elaine (played by Lesley Ann Warren) is a protagonist in The Limey.
Elaine is one of Jennifer 'Jenny' Wilson's friends in Los Angeles. After Wilson questions her and finds her trustworthy, she helps him investigate the death, remains involved as danger escalates, meets the DEA with him, and later says farewell when he returns to London. Uncle John (played by Joe Dallesandro) appears in The Limey.
Uncle John is Stacy the Hitman's partner. After DEA agents prevent their planned attack on Wilson and beat them, he joins Stacy in plotting to double-cross Jim Avery. At the Big Sur house, he becomes involved in a shootout with Avery's guards that leaves several people dead. Terry Valentine (played by Peter Fonda) appears in The Limey.
Terry Valentine is a wealthy record producer who was dating Jennifer 'Jenny' Wilson and had briefly been involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. After Jenny discovered his drug ties, he accidentally killed her while trying to stop her, then fled Wilson before begging for his life.
The Limey (1999) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Wilson
(played by Terence Stamp) — protagonist
An English gangster and career criminal recently released after nine years in prison, Wilson travels to Los Angeles to investigate the suspected murder of his daughter, Jennifer 'Jenny' Wilson. He int...
Elaine
(played by Lesley Ann Warren) — protagonist
Elaine is one of Jennifer 'Jenny' Wilson's friends in Los Angeles. After Wilson questions her and finds her trustworthy, she helps him investigate the death, remains involved as danger escalates, meet...
Uncle John
(played by Joe Dallesandro) — supporting
Uncle John is Stacy the Hitman's partner. After DEA agents prevent their planned attack on Wilson and beat them, he joins Stacy in plotting to double-cross Jim Avery. At the Big Sur house, he becomes...
Terry Valentine
(played by Peter Fonda) — supporting
Terry Valentine is a wealthy record producer who was dating Jennifer 'Jenny' Wilson and had briefly been involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. After Jenny discovered his drug ties, he acc...
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Terry Valentine → Elaine
(Narrative Indirect Adversary)
Elaine assists Wilson's investigation, which ultimately exposes Valentine's role in the death and his criminal dealings.
Uncle John → Wilson
(Conflict Opposing Operative)
At the Big Sur house, Uncle John takes part in a shootout with the guards while Wilson enters the grounds and pursues Valentine.
Uncle John → Terry Valentine
(Unknown Connected Adversary)
Uncle John participates in the violent operation surrounding Valentine's house, while Valentine flees during the resulting shootout.
Wilson → Elaine
(Alliance Investigation Partner)
Wilson questions Elaine during his investigation, later works with her, and is taken with her to meet the head DEA agent.
Wilson → Terry Valentine
(Conflict Murder Suspect)
Wilson travels to Los Angeles to investigate his daughter's suspicious death, and Terry Valentine emerges as a suspect because she was dating him.
Story Analysis
A recently released criminal investigates his daughter's death and ultimately chooses mercy after confronting the truth.
Plot Progression
A Daughter's Unanswered Death
Violence Behind the Music
Memory, Guilt, and Pursuit
The Big Sur Trap
Mercy After the Truth
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
The Limey (1999) · 6.5/10 · crime, drama, mystery, thriller
