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Road to Perdition (2002)

R 117 min  -  Crime | Drama | Thriller  -   12 July 2002 (USA)
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Bonds of loyalty are put to the test when a hitman's son witnesses what his father does for a living.

Director:

Sam Mendes

Writers:

Max Allan Collins (graphic novel), Richard Piers Rayner (graphic novel), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Hanks ...
Tyler Hoechlin ...
Rob Maxey Rob Maxey ...
Paul Newman ...
Liam Aiken ...
Jude Law ...
Jennifer Jason Leigh ...
Daniel Craig ...
Ciarán Hinds ...
Craig Spidle Craig Spidle ...
Rooney's Henchman
Ian Barford Ian Barford ...
Rooney's Henchman
Stephen P. Dunn Stephen P. Dunn ...
Finn McGovern's Henchman (as Stephen Dunn)
Paul Turner Paul Turner ...
Finn McGovern's Henchman
Kathleen Keane Kathleen Keane ...
Irish Musician
Brendan McKinney Brendan McKinney ...
Irish Musician
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Storyline

Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure. However after his son is witness to a killing he has done Mike Sullivan finds him self on the run trying to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him. Jude Law co stars as a hit man hired to kill Sullivan. Written by EL TORO 79  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

On The Run | Revenge | Hitman | Homework | Shot In The Chin  | See more »

Taglines:

Every father is a hero to his son. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Camino a la perdición See more »

Filming Locations:

Barrington Hills, Illinois, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$80,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$22,079,481 (USA) (14 July 2002) (1797 Screens)

Gross:

$161,354,514 (Worldwide) (2002)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite the fact that this was filmed in Super 35, "Filmed in Panavision" is listed in the end credits. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When Michael and his son first arrive in Chicago, there is a brief shot of bright silver metal cars on the El. They were introduced in the 1980s. In 1931, the cars would have been made of wood and painted dark brown. See 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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Crazy Credits

Thanks to all at the Donmar Warehouse Theatre, London See more »

Connections

Referenced in "At the Movies: Summer Special 2008/09 (#5.42)" (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Old Torn Petticoat"
Traditional
Performed by the "Irish Musicians" (John M. Williams, Kathleen Keane, Brendan McKinney,
Jackie Moran and Kieran O'Hare) See more »