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Release Date:
4 October 1996 (USA)
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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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6 wins
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10 nominations
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(9 articles)
Gina Gershon, Victor Garber and More Star in 'Everything She Ever Wanted,' 11/14 & 11/15
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Third Best Of 1996
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Cast
(Complete credited cast)| 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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Also Known As:
The Business (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexuality, violence and language.
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Runtime:
108 min | USA:109 min (unrated version)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Canada:16+ (Quebec) |
Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) |
Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) |
Singapore:(Banned) |
South Korea:18 |
Philippines:R-18 |
Brazil:18 |
Argentina:18 |
Australia:R |
Finland:K-16 |
France:-12 |
Germany:16 (bw) |
Hong Kong:III |
Italy:VM14 |
New Zealand:R18 |
Norway:15 |
Portugal:M/18 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
USA:R |
Iceland:16
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Continuity: When Corky is fixing the sink, Violet's legs are visible, and they change from black hose to no (or nude) hose then back between shots.
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Featured in Starz Inside: Sex and the Cinema (2009) (TV)
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She's A Lady
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Corky (Gina Gershon), a lesbian ex-con hired to work in an apartment as a plumber, meets new neighbors Caesar (Joe Pantoliano), who launders money for the Mafia, and his girlfriend Violet (Jennifer Tilly). The two women have a love affair and decide to steal $2,000,000 that Caesar has in custody before he gives them back to Mafia boss Gino Marzone. Caesar is soon set up in such a way that he's fooled into whose even setting him up. Their plan is working for a while, but soon spirals into blood and disaster, as things start to go wrong and he acts in an unexpected violent way.
I am not a fan of The Matrix. Never have, never will be. But I was of the amazing visual effects it had to offer. And that's what drew me to seeing the Wachowski Brother's other movie, their directorial debut, Bound. Bound is different. Bound is bold. Bound is courageous. Bound is one of the best movies of the year. It's not your average movie. It doesn't care who it offends, or who it pleases. Its purpose is simple: to entertain the viewer, and this movie is `bound' by nothing to complete its purpose.
It starts with Corky locked in a closet, bruised and bloody, tied up. From there, we have a good idea of what has become of their plan. The film then shifts over to when the two women first meet, and then takes off from there when they plan the set-up. So for next two hours, get ready to root for the bad guy.
Acting was a major plus to Bound, as I tip my hat to Tilly and Gershon. Both female leads did well, but I just wasn't convinced that they were in love with each other as much as they and the script claimed them to be. This did bother me a little, but it doesn't detract from the fun that is to be had with this film. But the main catch of the film was Joe Pantoliano. This movie wouldn't have been the same if he weren't cast in this. His character is so dangerous and so disturbing that your eyes will become magnetic toward his every move, gesture, and dialogue. Clearly this film is not for everybody, but for those who can stand it, this is a rare treat. Definitely the most unique movie of the year, Bound receives the three and a half star rating.