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Road to Perdition
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Overview

User Rating:
7.8/10   77,488 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Max Allan Collins (graphic novel) and
Richard Piers Rayner (graphic novel) ...
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Release Date:
12 July 2002 (USA) more
Tagline:
Pray for Michael Sullivan more
Plot:
Bonds of loyalty are put to the test when a hitman's son witnesses what his father does for a living. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 18 wins & 51 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(117 articles)
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User Reviews:
Despite what you may have heard, it's an awesome movie more (921 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Tom Hanks ... Michael Sullivan

Tyler Hoechlin ... Michael Sullivan Jr.
Rob Maxey ... Drugstore Owner

Paul Newman ... John Rooney

Liam Aiken ... Peter Sullivan

Jude Law ... Harlen Maguire

Jennifer Jason Leigh ... Annie Sullivan

Daniel Craig ... Connor Rooney

Ciarán Hinds ... Finn McGovern
Craig Spidle ... Rooney's Henchman
Ian Barford ... Rooney's Henchman
Stephen P. Dunn ... Finn McGovern's Henchman (as Stephen Dunn)
Paul Turner ... Finn McGovern's Henchman
Kathleen Keane ... Irish Musician
Brendan McKinney ... Irish Musician
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for violence and language.
Runtime:
117 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Paul Newman was unanimously the producers' first choice for the part of John Rooney. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The bullet removed from Sullivan's arm has no rifling marks, and appears to be .45 caliber, rather than the .32 that Maguire was using. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Michael Sullivan, Jr.: There are many stories about Michael Sullivan. Some say he was a decent man. Some say there was no good in him at all. But I once spent 6 weeks on the road with him, in the winter of 1931. This is our story.
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Referenced in "Big Bang: (#1.3)" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Someday Sweetheart more

FAQ

Is Road to Perdition a remake of Lone Wolf and Cub?
Why did Mike kill Mr. Kelly?/Did he take the money?
The film ends with a dedication to Conrad L. Hall. Who was he?
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101 out of 128 people found the following review useful.
Despite what you may have heard, it's an awesome movie, 17 July 2002
Author: Ryan Izant (saphfire7@aol.com) from Marietta, GA

Many have either hated, loved, or been let down by this film. Hype does terrible things to the best and worst of things. Most of the reasons i have heard for not liking this film are ridiculous. Let me just tell you, if you have not seen it yet, go see it. Even if for some reason you don't think its amazing, it will be among the best films you have seen of the year anyways. Road to Perdition is a beautiful movie, both visually and in performance. Every actor here is deserving of acclaim and Academy attention, mainly Jude Law. Any emotional detachment is intentional; It is a tragic story, one of betrayal, love, bonds, and revenge. There is no doubt this film will become a classic. Don't dare compare it with Godfather: this is a GANGSTER film, not a MAFIA movie! Godfather will never be surpassed, so don't compare to it. Road to Perdition as of now is the leading Best Picture Oscar contender. Unlike past years, it deserves it.

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