Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)

Comedy Crime
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A card shark and his unwillingly-enlisted friends need to make a lot of cash quick after losing a sketchy poker match. To do this they decide to pull a heist on a small-time gang who happen to be operating out of the flat next door.

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The Long Good Friday
The Long Good Friday (1980)1
 Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction (1994)2
 Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs (1992)3
 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)4
 Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai (1954)5

→ Influenced

Triggermen
Triggermen (2002)6
 Kaminey
Kaminey (2009)7
 Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven (2001)8
 Snatch
Snatch (2000)9

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Influenced By

  1. The Long Good Friday (1980)
    "Ritchie has cited this British gangster film as a primary inspiration, particularly for its taut storytelling and depiction of London's criminal underworld." Reelviews source
  2. Pulp Fiction (1994)
    "The film's non-linear narrative and dark humor influenced Ritchie's approach to storytelling, leading to comparisons between the two films." Pulp Fiction: 5 Movies That Influenced It (& 5 Movies It Influenced) Ben Sherlock ScreenRant
  3. Reservoir Dogs (1992)
    "Quentin Tarantino's debut film, known for its sharp dialogue and ensemble cast, impacted Ritchie's character development and dialogue style." essaycompany.com | Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Essaycompany
  4. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
    "Ritchie has expressed admiration for Sergio Leone's work, which influenced his use of stylized violence and complex characters." Guy Ritchie Wikipedia
  5. Seven Samurai (1954)
    "Akira Kurosawa's classic film, noted for its ensemble cast and intricate plot, has been acknowledged by Ritchie as an influence on his storytelling techniques." Guy Ritchie Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. Triggermen (2002)
    "This crime comedy film has been noted for borrowing heavily from "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels," with critics pointing out its similarities in style and tone." Triggermen Wikipedia
  2. Kaminey (2009)
    "The Bollywood film "Kaminey" has been discussed for its similarities to "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels," particularly in its complex plot involving multiple characters and intertwining storylines." Filmboards source
  3. Ocean's Eleven (2001)
    "While not a direct influence, "Ocean's Eleven" is often compared to "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" due to its ensemble cast and heist-centric plot." Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Similar Movies • FlixPatrol FlixPatrol
  4. Snatch (2000)
    "Ritchie's own debut film shares themes, ideas, and motifs with *Snatch*, and is filmed in a similar visual style, featuring many of the same actors." Snatch %28film%29 Wikipedia