Bono (2004)

The impact of September 11th on a small New Jersey mob community through the eyes of a young recruit "Bono" who over one horrible night becomes who he falsly thought he was... a real man.

Director:

Adam Zayed

Writer:

Adam Zayed

Stars:

Paul Bomba, Frank Bonsangue, Albert Bramante

Cast

Credited cast:
Paul Bomba	...	Bono
Frank Bonsangue	...	Tony Rosano
Albert Bramante	...	Tony's son Al
David Brown	...	Louie Rosano
Abe Costanza	...	Carlos
Renee Lawless	...	Woman in parking lot (as Rene Lawless Orsini)
Jo Mercer	...	Scammed Housewife
Mariana Nashaat	...	Mariana
Joshua Nelson	...	Mario
Nick Raio	...	Vinny Rosano
Luigi Scorcia	...	Pasco
Aditya Tiwathia	...	Cab driver
Joseph Tudisco	...	Father
Joe Valenti	...	Jimmy
Ray Wiederhold	...	Rich the fire fighter

Storyline

The impact of September 11th on a small New Jersey mob community through the eyes of a young recruit "Bono" who over one horrible night becomes who he falsly thought he was... a real man.

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Taglines:

He's got heart

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Genres:

Drama | Crime | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 July 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New Jersey, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Z Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Powerful visuals, acting and script

This film is a powerful piece of work. Unlike past films which deal with the Mob and its influence on others, the Italians are not a bunch of stereotyped characters, nor is the violence gratuitous. The movie focuses more on how plans are made, how money exchanges hands, the ever-present threat of instant death, the apathy toward the value of human life-much more chilling and effective than the gore which is generally highlighted. Most of all it is the story of one man's(Bono) coming to terms with the senseless reality of this lifestyle at the time of 9/11, yet presented as an awakening of feeling in a true-to-life way, without undue sentimentality. The film has a gritty look about it appropriate to the subject, the acting is superb on all counts. A salute to the lead, Paul Bomba for his believability and one to Adam Zayed for putting out a quality product that can appeal to a mass audience without the drek that often accompanies such efforts.