10th & Wolf (2006)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

Robert Moresco

Writers (WGA):

Robert Moresco (written by) and
Allan Steele (written by)

Release Date:

12 April 2007 (Lebanon)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

The intersection where family, honor and betrayal collide.

Plot:

A former street tough returns to his Philadelphia home after a stint in the military. Back on his home turf, he once again finds himself tangling with the mob boss who was instrumental in his going off to be a soldier.

Plot Keywords:

Desert Storm | Mob | Strangulation | Undercover | Beaten To Death

Cast

James Marsden	...	Tommy
Brian Dennehy	...	Agent Horvath
Leo Rossi	...	Agent Thornton
Dennis Hopper	...	Matty Matello
Tony Luke Jr.	...	Rocco
John Capodice	...	Sipio
Billy Gallo	...	Provenzano
Ken Garito	...	Willy
Dash Mihok	...	Junior
Brad Renfro	...	Vincent
Giovanni Ribisi	...	Joey
Rose Rossi	...	Blonde at Diner
James Grimaldi	...	Ricky Jerk-Off
Patrick Jordan	...	Ricky's Crew
Igor De Laurentiis	...	Ricky's crew

Also Known As:

For Life (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some drug content and sexuality/nudity.

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R | Argentina:16 | Singapore:M18 (cut) | New Zealand:R16 | Australia:MA | Germany:16 (TV rating)

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company:

Suzanne DeLaurentiis Productions

Trivia:

While the film is set in Philadelphia, it was filmed in Pittsburgh.

Goofs:

Anachronisms: Set in 1991, closeup shots of drug money/bribes show US currency with the large portrait anti-counterfeiting design that wasn't introduced until 1996 and after.

Quotes:

[at Lauren's waiting for Vic to move out of the house]
Lauren: We're trying to get him out of the house.
Val: So I shut off the A/C in the apartment. He'll be so hot, he'll have to move out!
Holly: Val! He's a fireman! He's used to the heat!

Movie Connections:

References Coyote Ugly (2000)

Don't believe the critics

10th and wolf is simply the most action-packed, fast-paced mafia movie that i have ever seen. To me it was like watching the departed meets reservoir dogs. The elements that this movie brought to the mafia genre were pretty original - as far as i can tell.

A mafia movie mixed with elements that are pertinent to Americans today - War in the middle east, family, betrayal, and not to mention incessant philandering, and the constant need for respect - I also loved the elements of the 3 brothers - American born, breed, and raised - trying to get their piece of the pie - when all the while - they are clearly the underdogs.

Maybe i loved this movie because i'm an action junkie, and the gangster ass scenes just don't stop coming, the movie moves along like an avalanche.

But it may have just been the camaraderie between the 3 brothers who were ingenious in their acting roles, the fact that I never had a brother may have something to do with that.

this movie is worth giving a chance.. don't believe those elitist critic pricks.. or the people bitchen that it doesn't look like the real 10th and wolf.. who cares.. if u wanna see your old neighborhood go back and take pictures.. the movie could take place in any city in the country and still be great