Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Year: 1999

Runtime: 107 min

Language: English

Director: Guy Ritchie

ThrillerComedyCrime

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Southwark Bridge

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