Crime,Drama,Romance,Thriller
United States of America
Someone to Watch Over Me is a 1987 thriller directed by Ridley Scott and starring Tom Berenger, Mimi Rogers, and Lorraine Bracco. The film explores the themes of loyalty and temptation against the backdrop of the glitzy Manhattan lifestyle.
Mike Keegan (Berenger) is a family man from Queens who gets promoted to detective in the New York City police department. On the same night, Claire Gregory (Rogers), a wealthy socialite, witnesses the murder of the owner of the nightclub she is attending by a powerful mobster, Joey Venza (Andreas Katsulas).
Fearing for her life, Claire is placed under the protection of Mike and his partner, Tony (Jerry Orbach). Mike is initially reluctant to take on this assignment, but he is drawn to the mysterious and alluring Claire. He finds himself intrigued by her opulent lifestyle and her fascination with art.
Despite the fact that Mike is happily married to his wife Ellie (Bracco) and has a young son, he becomes increasingly attracted to Claire. As he spends more time with her, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to his family and his feelings for Claire. Meanwhile, Venza is determined to silence Claire before she can testify against him in court.
As Mike struggles to protect Claire, he finds himself drawn deeper into her world of wealth and privilege. He must ultimately decide where his loyalties lie, and whether he is willing to risk everything to be with Claire.
Someone to Watch Over Me is a stylish thriller that explores the complexities of desire, ambition, and loyalty. The film is notable for its stunning cinematography, which captures the glittering allure of Manhattan's elite and the dark underbelly of the city's criminal underworld.
