The film opens with Turkish (played by Jason Statham), an unlicensed boxing promoter, and his partner Tommy (played by Stephen Graham) attempting to arrange a fight with Brick Top (played by Alan Ford), a ruthless gangster who runs an illegal betting operation. Their plans are complicated when they get involved with a group of Irish Travellers led by Mickey O’Neil (played by Brad Pitt), an unpredictable and talented bare-knuckle boxer.
Meanwhile, Frankie Four Fingers (played by Benicio del Toro), a small-time thief, is hired by Avi (played by Dennis Farina), an American gangster, to retrieve a valuable diamond called the “diamante” from London. However, Frankie’s plans go awry when he becomes entangled in a series of mishaps and encounters with various unsavory characters.
As the story unfolds, multiple characters and plotlines intersect, leading to a chaotic and unpredictable chain of events. Turkish and Tommy find themselves caught in the middle of a feud between Brick Top and the Irish Travellers, while Avi’s quest to recover the stolen diamond leads him into conflict with Frankie and a group of bumbling amateur criminals.
The narrative is further complicated by the introduction of Boris “The Blade” Yurinov (played by Rade Šerbedžija), a Russian gangster with his own agenda, and Bullet-Tooth Tony (played by Vinnie Jones), a tough enforcer working for Brick Top.
In a series of twists and turns, the characters find themselves double-crossing and outmaneuvering each other in their pursuit of wealth and power. The climax of the film culminates in a frenetic and violent showdown involving all the main characters, as alliances shift and loyalties are tested.
Ultimately, the stolen diamond is recovered, Brick Top meets a grisly demise, and Mickey emerges victorious in a dramatic bare-knuckle boxing match. Avi returns to America with the diamond, while Turkish and Tommy contemplate their next move in the unpredictable world of London’s criminal underworld.
“Snatch” is known for its fast-paced narrative, colorful characters, witty dialogue, and stylish direction by Guy Ritchie. With its blend of humor, action, and suspense, the film has become a cult classic and remains a beloved entry in the crime genre.