London Boulevard is a 2010 British film noir released in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2010. It is based on Ken Bruen's 2001 novel of the same name, with screenplay and direction by William Monahan, marking his directorial debut. The cast features Keira Knightley, Colin Farrell, David Thewlis, Anna Friel and Ray Winstone. Mitchell , a South London criminal, is released from Pentonville Prison after three years for grievous bodily harm. Determined to not be imprisoned again, Mitchell resists attempts to get him involved in the criminal enterprises of longtime friend Billy . A reclusive... model and film star, Charlotte , is residing in a Holland Park mansion. She offers Mitchell a job as her bodyguard and handyman. Crime boss Rob Gant sees Mitchell's value and aggressively pursues him to become part of his gang. The film is set in London, which is where the majority of the scenes were filmed, with some scenes shot at Ealing Studios. It was also filmed in Hammerwood Park, owned by David Pinnegar. Filming began on 8 June.
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| Release date: | November 26, 2010 |
| Directed by: | William Monahan |
| Runtime: | 103 Minutes |
| Producer: | Graham King, William Monahan, Tim Headington, Quentin Curtis |
| Editor: | Dody Dorn, Robb Sullivan |
| Music by: | Sergio Pizzorno |
| Cinematography: | Chris Menges |
| Screenplay by: | William Monahan |
| Adapted from: | London Boulevard |
| Genre: | Thriller |