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Bound (1996) -- Corky, a tough female ex con and her lover Violet concoct a scheme to steal millions of stashed mob money and pin the blame on Violet's crooked boyfriend Caeser.
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Overview

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Writers (WGA):
Andy Wachowski (written by) &
Larry Wachowski (written by)
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Release Date:
4 October 1996 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
A trust so deep it cuts both ways. more
Plot:
Corky, a tough female ex con and her lover Violet concoct a scheme to steal millions of stashed mob money and pin the blame on Violet's crooked boyfriend Caeser. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
6 wins & 10 nominations more
User Comments:
Impressive debut for the Wachowski brothers more (181 total)

Cast

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Jennifer Tilly ... Violet

Gina Gershon ... Corky

Joe Pantoliano ... Caesar
John P. Ryan ... Micky Malnato

Christopher Meloni ... Johnnie Marzzone
Richard C. Sarafian ... Gino Marzzone

Mary Mara ... Sue, Bartender
Susie Bright ... Jesse

Margaret Smith ... Woman Cop
Barry Kivel ... Shelly

Peter Spellos ... Lou
Ivan Kane ... Cop #1

Kevin Michael Richardson ... Cop #2
Gene Borkan ... Roy
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Business (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexuality, violence and language.
Runtime:
108 min | USA:109 min (unrated version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

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Trivia:
The film was financed with the understanding that Jennifer Tilly was to play the role of Corky. The actress playing Violette dropped out of the project shortly before shooting began, however, at which point Gina Gershon became available to do the film. Since Gershon was a better type to play the role of Corky, Tilly switched over to taking on the role of Violet. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Violet and Corky's hands when on the couch. more
Quotes:
Violet: Try not to steal anything on your way out... more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Californication: Filthy Lucre (#1.9)" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) more

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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful.
Impressive debut for the Wachowski brothers, 19 March 1999
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Author: Sean Gallagher (naes@cgocable.net) from Oakville, Ont. Canada

I can only hope the Wachowski brothers next foray into writing and directing, THE MATRIX, fulfills the promise they show here. This is a well-done example of film noir, one of my favorite genres, with a twist; it's got a lesbian romance at the center. Yet the film is smart enough not to depend on the novelty of it being a "lesbian" film, but takes time to develop both the story and the romance, so we're caught up. I also liked how Violet (the Jennifer Tilly) character turned out; she at first seemed like a pushover but turned out to be the strongest character in the movie.

If I had a quibble, it's that Corky (Gina Gershon, who is very good), is inactive for a crucial, and lengthy, part of the film, which slows things down a little. Also, the way we first see Corky in the film sort of promises a twist that the story doesn't deliver. Still, this is a gripping film, to be sought out by fans of this genre. Oh yeah, and Joe Pantoliano was quite good too.

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