Mona Lisa (1986) Synopsis / Plot George, after getting out of prison, begins looking for a job, but his time in prison has reduced his stature in the criminal underworld. The only job he can find is to be a driver for Simone, a beautiful high-priced call girl, with whom he forms an at first grudging, and then real affection. Only Simone's playing a dangerous game, and when George agrees to help her, they both end up in a huge amount of trouble with Mortwell, the local kingpin. Awards 1986: Academy Awards: Oscar Nominated for Best Actor (Bob Hoskins) 1986: Nominated for Golden Globes: Best Actor Drama (Bob Hoskins). 4 Nominations 1986: BAFTA Awards: Best Actor (Hoskins). 6 nominations 1986: Cannes Film Festival: Best actor (Bob Hoskins) (ex aequo). Official Selection 1986: Valladolid Film Festival - Seminci: Golden Spike: Best Movie 1986: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Special Distinction Award 1986: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Actor (Bob Hoskins). 2 Nominations 1986: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Actor (Hoskins) & Supp. Actress (Tyson). 3 Nom. 1986: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Original Screenplay