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Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1999) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
1999 · 107 min · English
Directed by
Guy Ritchie
Starring
Jason Flemyng

After losing a significant amount of money in a poker game against crime boss Hatchet Harry, Eddy desperately seeks a way to repay his debt. He and his friends devise a plan involving a series of audacious robberies, hoping to recover the funds. However, their actions entangle them in a complex and increasingly dangerous situation involving rival gangs, mistaken identities, and a search for missing guns, leading to a chaotic and violent confrontation.

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On this page (6)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
  6. 6 Every angle

Where to watch

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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1999) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. The Plan to Enter the Game

    Eddie, Tom, Soap, and Bacon, four lifelong friends and minor delinquents from London, gather to formulate a plan. They decide to venture into the dangerous high-stakes card games run by gangster 'Hatchet' Harry Lonsdale, believing Eddie's card-playing skills will secure their fortune.

    Where
    London

  2. The High-Stakes Game

    Eddie steps into the high-stakes world of three-card brag under the watchful eye of Harry Lonsdale. Unfortunately, his inexperience soon leads the group into deep trouble, as they end up losing a staggering £500,000 to Harry in a single game.

    Where
    Harry's casino

  3. The Harsh Ultimatum

    With the debt owed to Harry hanging over their heads like a guillotine, the friends receive a terrifying ultimatum. They have only one week to repay the £500,000 or face severe consequences, placing immense pressure on their lives.

    Where
    London

  4. Harry's Greed for Shotguns

    Amid their troubles, Harry fixates on acquiring two valuable antique shotguns at auction. He enlists Barry 'the Baptist' to orchestrate the theft of these shotguns, unaware of the chaotic events that will ensue from this greedy quest.

    Where
    Auction House

  5. The Mistaken Sale

    Gary and Dean, incompetent thieves working for Barry, mistakenly sell the shotguns to Nick 'the Greek', thinking they are worthless. This blunder complicates Barry's mission to recover the valuable weapons, adding urgency to their plans.

    Where
    Nick's fencing operation

  6. Eddie's Revelation

    Eddie overhears his ruthless neighbors, a gang led by the notorious 'Dog', scheming for a heist against cannabis growers. Recognizing an opportunity that could change their fortunes, he shares his insight with his friends, igniting a new plan.

    Where
    Eddie's residential area

  7. The Cannabis Heist

    As Dog's gang conducts their heist, they manage to escape with a duffel bag full of cash and cannabis despite facing inconvenient delays. The chaotic execution provides Eddie and his friends the perfect chance to strike.

    Where
    Cannabis grower's location

  8. The Ambush

    Eddie and his friends ambush Dog's gang right after their successful heist. They seize control of the gang's stolen vehicle and quickly transfer the cash and cannabis to their own ride, leading to a sense of triumph.

    Where
    Street

  9. Rory's Wrath

    Rory Breaker, angered by the sudden disappearance of the cannabis he just purchased, pressures Nick to reveal Eddie's identity. Tension rises as Rory sends his henchman, Winston, to track them down.

    Where
    Rory's den

  10. The Fatal Encounter

    At JD's crew’s celebratory gathering, a trap laid by Dog's gang backfires when they encounter Rory's crew. This explosive confrontation leads to a bloody shootout, dramatically altering the fate of those involved.

    Where
    JD's favorite pub

  11. Betrayal and Seizure

    In the midst of chaos, Winston steals the drugs while Dog attempts to flee with the money and shotguns. Big Chris arrives and seizes the opportunity to regain control, securing both the money and weapons.

    Where
    Eddie's apartment

  12. Hostage Situation

    Little Chris is taken hostage by Dog, leading to a tense standoff as Big Chris complies with the demands. The situation escalates when Chris is forced to flee in his car with the hostage, heightening the stakes.

    Where
    Street

  13. A Twist of Fate

    Eddie and his friends rush to Harry’s office only to discover the havoc of a failed heist. Driven by desperation, they decide to claim what they can, but chaos ensues as they confront Chris and his plans.

    Where
    Harry's office

  14. The Climactic Clash

    As Chris runs Eddie and his friends off the road, a fierce confrontation breaks out. Amid the turmoil, Tom manages to escape with the shotguns, setting the stage for the film's closing moments.

    Where
    Road

  15. The Shocking Revelation

    After being acquitted of charges, Eddie and his friends discover the true value of the shotguns they took. In a frantic effort, they urgently try to contact Tom, leading to a nail-biting climax as he hangs over Southwark Bridge.

    Where
    Southwark Bridge

Last updated: November 22, 2024 at 18:37

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Timeline questions answered

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1999): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Eddie lose £500,000 in the card game?

Eddie believed his card-playing skills were good enough to compete in Hatchet Harry's high-stakes three-card brag game. However, his inexperience in professional gambling led to him losing badly, leaving the four friends £500,000 in debt to the dangerous gangster.

  • eddie
  • 500000
  • poker
  • debt
  • hatchet harry
  • card game
Q2

How did Eddie know about Dog's heist plan?

Eddie overheard his neighbors, Dog's gang, plotting a heist against a group of cannabis growers who had a large amount of cash. He listened to their plan and then shared the opportunity with his friends, deciding to ambush Dog's gang after they successfully robbed the growers.

  • eddie
  • dog
  • ambush
  • cannabis growers
  • overhear
Q3

What happened to the traffic warden after Eddie's gang disposed of him?

After ambushing Dog's gang and stealing their loot, Eddie and his friends disposed of the traffic warden along the roadside to hide evidence of their crimes. The warden later identified Dog's gang as the true masterminds of the heist, which helped acquit Eddie and his friends of the charges.

  • traffic warden
  • dispose
  • murder
  • acquitted
Q4

Why did Rory Breaker come to the pub after the cannabis deal?

Rory Breaker purchased the cannabis from Nick at a bargain price, but soon discovered he had been deceived, the cannabis he bought had already been stolen from him. Enraged, he pressured Nick to reveal who sold him the drugs, then sent his henchman Winston to track down Eddie's gang, leading to the violent confrontation at the pub.

  • rory breaker
  • cannabis
  • pub
  • shootout
  • nick the greek
Q5

How did the shotguns end up with Dog's gang?

Gary and Dean stole the valuable Holland & Holland shotguns for Barry, but mistakenly sold them to Nick the Greek, thinking they were worthless. Barry pressured them to recover the weapons, but somehow Dog ended up with the shotguns, likely through the chaotic chain of events when Dog's gang was ambushed and the loot was transferred between groups.

Foreshadowing: Harry's obsession with acquiring the shotguns at auction sets the chain of events in motion.

  • shotguns
  • holland holland
  • barry
  • dog
  • gary dean
  • nick the greek
Q6

Why did Winston steal the cannabis during the shootout?

Winston was one of the cannabis growers whom Dog's gang had robbed. During the chaotic shootout at the pub, he took the opportunity to reclaim what was originally his, the stolen cannabis, while everyone else was focused on the violence and escape.

  • winston
  • cannabis
  • growers
  • steal
  • pub shootout
Q7

What happened when Dog took Little Chris hostage?

After Big Chris seized the money and shotguns from Dog, Dog grabbed Little Chris (Big Chris's son) and held him at knifepoint, demanding a ransom. Big Chris was forced to comply and drove away with his son as a hostage, leaving the situation even more chaotic.

  • big chris
  • little chris
  • dog
  • hostage
  • knife
Q8

Why were the shotguns so valuable?

The two Holland & Holland shotguns were rare antique weapons, valuable collector's items. Eddie and his friends only realized their worth when they found an antique weapons catalogue at the bar and recognized the shotguns they had taken. This is why they frantically tried to contact Tom to stop him from throwing them into the river.

Foreshadowing: Harry's determination to acquire these specific shotguns at auction hints at their exceptional value.

  • shotguns
  • antique
  • holland holland
  • value
  • money
  • thames
Q9

How were Eddie and his friends acquitted of the crimes?

The traffic warden who survived being disposed of identified Dog's gang as the true masterminds of the cannabis heist. This evidence cleared Eddie and his friends of the charges, allowing them to walk free despite their involvement in the crimes.

  • acquitted
  • trial
  • warden
  • dog gang
  • true masterminds
Q10

What did Big Chris do with the money at the end?

While Eddie, Bacon, and Soap were looking at the antique catalogue and realized the shotguns' value, Big Chris had secretly pocketed the £500,000 they had retrieved. The friends were unaware he had taken the money when they sent Tom to dispose of the shotguns.

  • big chris
  • money
  • steal
  • pocket
  • shotguns value
Q11

What was Tom about to do at Southwark Bridge?

Tom was ordered to dispose of the incriminating shotguns by throwing them into the River Thames. By the time Eddie and his friends realized the shotguns' enormous value and frantically tried to call him, Tom was already precariously balanced over the bridge with the phones ringing, about to drop the valuable weapons into the water.

  • tom
  • southwark bridge
  • throw away
  • shotguns
  • river thames
  • climax

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Where meticulously planned heists unravel into absurdly violent chaos. If you enjoyed the frantic, high-energy unraveling of plans in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, you'll love these movies. This section features films about heists gone wrong and criminal schemes collapsing into violent, absurd chaos, perfect for fans of darkly humorous crime capers.

  • chaotic
  • anxious
  • darkly humorous
  • criminal underworld
  • mischievous
  • unpredictable
  • Tone: dark, nerve-wracking
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The story pattern: Stories in this thread typically follow a group of amateur or low-level criminals as they embark on a seemingly simple plan. This plan rapidly spirals out of control due to unforeseen complications, rival gangs, and a chain reaction of mistakes, culminating in a chaotic and often violent confrontation.

Why they belong together: These films are grouped by their shared DNA of high-stakes criminal plots that spectacularly implode. They blend tense, high-intensity action with dark humor, creating a uniquely nerve-wracking yet mischievous viewing experience centered on the absurdity of unraveling plans.

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Gritty Ensemble Crime Thrillers like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Dense crime thrillers weaving together multiple factions in a seedy underworld. Fans of the interconnected criminal webs and gritty London setting in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels will find similar movies here. Discover complex stories featuring rival gangs, fast-paced action, and a dark tone, perfect for viewers who enjoy dense, multi-perspective thrillers.

  • gritty
  • tense
  • criminal underworld
  • ensemble cast
  • interwoven plots
  • high-stakes
  • Tone: dark, gritty
  • Pacing: fast, steady
Why these movies?

The story pattern: These films employ a complex, multi-threaded narrative structure, bouncing between the perspectives of various characters and factions within a specific underworld. The plot is driven by the inevitable and often violent convergence of these separate storylines.

Why they belong together: These movies share a focus on world-building through an ensemble cast, a complex plot requiring audience attention, and a consistently gritty, high-intensity tone. The experience is defined by tracking the chaotic interplay between distinct groups in a high-pressure criminal setting.

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