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Overview
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Director:
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Release Date:
15 October 2003 (USA)
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Tagline:
We bury our sins, we wash them clean. more
Plot:
With a childhood tragedy that overshadowed their lives, three men are reunited by circumstance when one loses a daughter. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won 2 Oscars.
Another 41 wins
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64 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(210 articles)
Q&A: Emmy Rossum Plans to Name Her Children Oscar, Tony, and Grammy
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Cast
(in credits order) (complete, awaiting verification) | Sean Penn | ... | Jimmy Markum |
 | Tim Robbins | ... | Dave Boyle |
 | Kevin Bacon | ... | Sean Devine |
 | Laurence Fishburne | ... | Sgt. Whitey Powers |
 | Marcia Gay Harden | ... | Celeste Boyle |
 | Laura Linney | ... | Annabeth Markum |
 | Kevin Chapman | ... | Val Savage |
 | Tom Guiry | ... | Brendan Harris (as Thomas Guiry) |
 | Emmy Rossum | ... | Katie Markum |
 | Spencer Treat Clark | ... | Silent Ray Harris |
 | Andrew Mackin | ... | John O'Shea |
 | Adam Nelson | ... | Nick Savage |
| Robert Wahlberg | ... | Kevin Savage |
 | Jenny O'Hara | ... | Esther Harris |
 | John Doman | ... | Driver |
 | Cameron Bowen | ... | Young Dave Boyle |
| Jason Kelly | ... | Young Jimmy Markum |
 | Connor Paolo | ... | Young Sean Devine |
| T. Bruce Page | ... | Jimmy's Father (as Bruce Page) |
| Miles Herter | ... | Sean's Father |
 | Cayden Boyd | ... | Michael Boyle |
 | Tori Davis | ... | Lauren Devine |
 | Jonathan Togo | ... | Pete |
| Shawn Fitzgibbon | ... | Funeral Director |
 | Will Lyman | ... | FBI Agent Birden |
| Celine du Tertre | ... | Nadine Markum |
 | Ari Graynor | ... | Eve Pigeon |
 | Zabeth Russell | ... | Diane Cestra |
 | Joe Stapleton | ... | Drew Pigeon |
| Susan Willis | ... | Mrs. Prior |
| José Ramón Rosario | ... | Lt. Friel (as Jose Ramon Rosario) |
 | Tom Kemp | ... | CSS Tech |
| Charley Broderick | ... | Medical Examiner (as Charles Broderick) |
| Lonnie Farmer | ... | Lab Technician |
| Celeste Oliva | ... | Trooper Jenny Coughlin |
 | Bates Wilder | ... | Loudmouthed Cop |
| Douglass Bowen Flynn | ... | Cop at Barricade |
| Bill Thorpe | ... | Neighbor at Barricade |
| Matty Blake | ... | Cop in Park |
 | Ken Cheeseman | ... | Dave's Friend in Bar |
 | Scott Winters | ... | Detective |
| Thomas Derrah | ... | Headstone Salesman |
| Jim Smith | ... | Reporter |
| Patrick Shea | ... | Handcuffed Man |
| Duncan Putney | ... | Solicitor in Car |
 | Ed O'Keefe | ... | Communion Priest |
| Dave Zee Garison | ... | '75 Police Officer |
 | Michael McGovern | ... | '75 Reporter |
| Bill Richards | ... | Helicopter Pilot |
| Michael Peavey | ... | Helicopter Pilot |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Eric Bruno Borgman | ... | Murder Scene Spectator (uncredited) |
| Paul Bronk | ... | Detective (uncredited) |
 | Kevin Conway | ... | Theo (uncredited) |
 | Richard DeAgazio | ... | Church family member (uncredited) |
 | James DeVoy | ... | Parade Patron (uncredited) |
| Sean Patrick Doherty | ... | Boston Cop (uncredited) |
| John Ferus | ... | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
 | Brian Frates | ... | State Police Detective (uncredited) |
| John Joyce | ... | Man in Fight Scene (uncredited) |
 | Mikey Kelley | ... | Walkie-talkie (voice) (uncredited) |
 | Stephen Kyle | ... | Shopper (uncredited) |
| Adam LaFramboise | ... | Parade Spectator (uncredited) |
| Loy Lee | ... | Bus Boy (uncredited) |
 | Brett Murphy | ... | Boy (uncredited) |
| Lance Norris | ... | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Stephen O'Neil Martin | ... | Boston Cop (uncredited) |
| Ryan Patrick | ... | School boy (uncredited) |
| John Pungitore | ... | Worker (uncredited) |
 | Frank Ridley | ... | Police Detective (uncredited) |
| Greg Stechman | ... | Parade Spectator (uncredited) |
 | Anthony Taurasi | ... | Boston Cop (uncredited) |
| Jerry Trupiano | ... | Baseball Announcer (uncredited) |
 | J.T. Turner | ... | Church Goer (uncredited) |
 | Brian Van Kay | ... | Police Detective (uncredited) |
 | Marc Vos | ... | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
 | Eli Wallach | ... | Mr. Loonie, Liquor Store Owner (uncredited) |
 | Jillian Wheeler | ... | Sara Markum (uncredited) |
| Brian White | ... | State Trooper (uncredited) |
 | Kris Williams | ... | Spectator (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Clint Eastwood | |||
Writing credits(WGA) | ||
| Dennis Lehane | (novel) | |
| Brian Helgeland | (screenplay) | |
Produced by | |||
| Bruce Berman | .... | executive producer | |
| Clint Eastwood | .... | producer | |
| Judie Hoyt | .... | producer (as Judie G. Hoyt) | |
| Robert Lorenz | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Clint Eastwood | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Tom Stern | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Joel Cox | |||
Casting by | |||
| Phyllis Huffman | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Henry Bumstead | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Jack G. Taylor Jr. | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Richard C. Goddard | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Deborah Hopper | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Jerry DeCarlo | .... | hair stylist | |
| Mary Ellen James | .... | makeup artist (as Maryellen James) | |
| Tania McComas | .... | key makeup artist | |
| Carol A. O'Connell | .... | key hair stylist | |
Production Management | |||
| Tim Moore | .... | unit production manager (as Timothy Alan Moore) | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Katie Carroll | .... | second second assistant director | |
| Melissa Cummins Lorenz | .... | second assistant director | |
| Robert Lorenz | .... | first assistant director | |
Special Effects by | |||
| H. Barclay Aaris | .... | special effects | |
| William 'Billy Jack' Jakielaszek | .... | special effects technician | |
| Steve Riley | .... | special effects director (as Steven Riley) | |
| Dominic V. Ruiz | .... | special effects | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| Mark Freund | .... | visual effects supervisor: Pacific Title | |
| Max Gabl | .... | scenic artist | |
| Brad Kalinoski | .... | digital compositor | |
| Jennifer Law-Stump | .... | digital effects artist: Pacific Title Digital | |
| Darin McCormick-Millett | .... | digital opticals producer | |
| Liz Radley | .... | video and graphics supervisor (as Elizabeth Radley) | |
| James D. Tittle | .... | digital visual effects coordinator: Pacific Title | |
| Bob Wiatr | .... | digital compositor | |
Stunts | |||
| Paul Marini | .... | stunt performer | |
| John Vincent Mason | .... | stunts | |
| Buddy Van Horn | .... | stunt coordinator | |
Casting Department | |||
| Mary L. Agnes | .... | extras casting assistant | |
| Matt Bouldry | .... | location casting assistant: Boston | |
| Olivia Harris | .... | casting associate | |
| Geoffrey Miclat | .... | casting assistant | |
| Carolyn Pickman | .... | location casting: Boston | |
| Jodi Purdy-Quinlan | .... | extras casting assistant: Boston (uncredited) | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Brian Callahan | .... | costumer | |
| Ann Culotta | .... | costumer | |
| Lynda Foote | .... | costume supervisor | |
| Parrish Kennington | .... | costume ager/dyer | |
| Mem Macafee | .... | costumer | |
| Deborah Newhall | .... | costumer | |
| Julie Shack | .... | costumer | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Michael Cipriano | .... | assistant editor | |
| Mo Henry | .... | negative cutter | |
| Bob Kaiser | .... | color timer | |
| Gary Roach | .... | assistant editor | |
Music Department | |||
| Donald Harris | .... | music editor | |
| Patrick Hollenbeck | .... | orchestrator | |
| Gennady Loktionov | .... | special musical arrangements | |
| Shawn Murphy | .... | scoring mixer | |
| Lennie Niehaus | .... | conductor | |
| Lennie Niehaus | .... | orchestrator | |
| Craig Pettigrew | .... | assistant music editor | |
| Bruce Ricker | .... | music consultant | |
Transportation Department | |||
| Denise Avallon | .... | driver | |
| Keith Dillin | .... | transportation coordinator | |
| Roy A. Grace | .... | driver | |
| Jennifer McGaffigan | .... | transportation office coordinator | |
| William O'Brien | .... | driver | |
| Alana Stelling | .... | driver | |
| Larry Stelling | .... | transportation captain (as Larry L. Stelling) | |
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Village Roadshow Pictures (in association with)
- NPV Entertainment (in association with)
- Malpaso Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures (2003) (USA) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2003) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2003) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Cinergia (2003) (Ukraine) (theatrical)
- Fox-Warner (2003) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2003) (Czech Republic) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2003) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2003) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2003) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Warner Sogefilms S.A. (2003) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (2008) (Finland) (TV)
- Net5 (2007) (Netherlands) (TV) (first national airing)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2004) (Finland) (DVD) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2004) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vidéo (2004) (France) (DVD)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Avid Film Composer Avid editing
- Avon Studio Transport transportation
- Boston Fire Department thanks
- Boston Red Sox thanks
- Boston Symphony Orchestra orchestra
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment cranes and dollies
- City of Boston thanks
- City of Canton, Massachussets thanks
- City of Chelsea thanks
- Columbia TriStar thanks (John Carpenter's 'Vampires' courtesy of)
- Intermedia thanks (John Carpenter's 'Vampires' courtesy of)
- Kodak film stock
- Location Lodging Worldwide travel and accommodations
- Major League Baseball Properties baseball footage courtesy of
- Major League Baseball trademarks
- Malpaso Records soundtrack published by
- Massachusetts Film Office special thanks
- Massachusetts State Police thanks
- Massachussetts Port Authority thanks
- NEEI Radio Network thanks
- Panavision lighting
- Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common thanks
- Sequoia Illumination lighting
- Sheraton Boston Hotel thanks
- Symphony Hall, Boston music recorded at
- Tanglewood Festival Chorus orchestra
- The Saturday Evening Post licence (as The Saturday Evening Post Society)
- Tony's Food Service catering
- Vista Group thanks
- Warner Bros. Records soundtrack published by
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for language and violence.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
137 min
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Color:
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Iceland:16 |
Malaysia:18PL |
Malaysia:U (cut) |
India:A |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:MA |
Brazil:16 |
Canada:14A |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-15 |
France:-12 |
Germany:16 (bw) |
Italy:T |
Japan:PG-12 |
Netherlands:16 |
New Zealand:R16 |
Norway:15 |
Philippines:R-13 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
South Korea:15 |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:15 |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
USA:R (certificate #39873)
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Fun Stuff
Trivia:
More than 2,000 people who wanted to be extras in the movie showed up at the Boston Teachers Union on 14 September 2002 for the open casting call. Carolyn Pickman of Collinge-Pickman Casting told The Boston Globe a week later that about two-thirds of those trying out would be called to fill a church and a local bar, play spectators at a parade, or walk through other scenes. All types of people from the greater Boston area (and as far away as New Hampshire) attended the call, where they waited in long lines to eventually hand in their applications and get their pictures taken.
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Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Markum and family are leaving the first communion and they see police cars fly past the church, the shadow of the camera falls across Markum's back as it moves around him.
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Quotes:
Dave Boyle:
Hey, you think I can get that Sprite, Sean?
Sean Devine: Sure.
[opens the door to leave]
Dave Boyle: Oh, I get it. You're the good cop. How about a meatball sub while you're at it?
Sean Devine: I ain't you're bitch, Dave. Looks like you're going to have to wait.
Dave Boyle: Yeah, but you're someone's bitch, aren't you, Sean?
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Sean Devine: Sure.
[opens the door to leave]
Dave Boyle: Oh, I get it. You're the good cop. How about a meatball sub while you're at it?
Sean Devine: I ain't you're bitch, Dave. Looks like you're going to have to wait.
Dave Boyle: Yeah, but you're someone's bitch, aren't you, Sean?
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "A Current Affair: ACA by Request" (2006)
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Soundtrack:
Black Emerald Blues
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Does Sean end up arresting Jimmy?
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I must admit that when i watched this movie for the first time i didn't really think that much of it. Sure the acting was amazing, but that was expected. But then something happened. I got a chance to read the book by Dennis Lehane and suddenly all the pieces fell into place. I watched the movie again and this time it was amazing.
I don't know how i should interpret how my feelings toward this movie changed after reading the book. Is it a good adaptation if i like it more after reading the book? Should a movie stand so well on it's own merits that the book is not necessary? I don't know myself, all i know is that it all became so much clearer after reading the book.
First of all the acting was amazing even the first time around. But still, after reading the book it was as if the characters gained one more level of depth. I have always felt that Tim Robbins is the true gem in this movie. His pained portrayal of the lost soul Dave Boyle is pure magic, seldom has an Oscar been so well deserved. Sean Penn is predictably great in his portrayal of Jimmy Markum. It's a difficult character, a person you really don't know what to think about. In one respect he is a worried father, in another respect he is a cold-blooded man with few things to like about him. The rest of the cast is solid, with Kevin Bacon the brightest star among them.
When it comes to the plot itself this was where much was changed from reading the book. The trick is not to watch this as a crime-drama. Rather it's a movie about behavioral patterns, about humans. What they are capable of and what dictates their actions. There are huge amounts of sadness and melancholy to this story. Of people unable to break out of the path it seems life has chosen for them. This i think didn't really break through to me that well when i watched the movie for the first time. But the book is much more clear on this and when i watched the movie again i saw it there as well.
In the end this is a triumph of two things really. First the great acting of some of the finest actors in Hollywood today, second the sensitive and thoughtful directing of Clint Eastwood. He manages to bring out Dennis Lehanes story in a way that is so understated and minimalistic at times i didn't even catch on the first time around. But if i look closely all the elements are there and it is truly a great adaptation as well as a great movie.