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Smack and Thistle

A desperate ex-addict orchestrates a risky, last-ditch heist to regain respect, only to find his plans derailed by an enigmatic, wealthy stranger who becomes unexpectedly embroiled in his scheme.

Abel, a former addict, is determined to turn his life around and stay sober after being released from prison. He plans to do one final heist, but things take an unexpected turn when he finds Elizabeth, a wealthy and addicted heroin user, unconscious and on the verge of an overdose. Despite initial reservations, Abel decides to help her, and their initial attraction grows into something more. However, his newfound relationship with Elizabeth comes with a price, as he becomes entangled in a complex web of drug trafficking that reaches from the East End slums to the highest levels of government.

Info about Smack and Thistle

Studio(s): Working Title Films

Originally Released: United States, Apr 20, 1991

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama