Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Sean Penn | ... | Mick O'Brien | |
Reni Santoni | ... | Ramon Herrera | |
Jim Moody | ... | Gene Daniels | |
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Eric Gurry | ... | Horowitz |
Esai Morales | ... | Paco Moreno | |
Ally Sheedy | ... | J. C. Walenski | |
Clancy Brown | ... | Viking Lofgren | |
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Robert Lee Rush | ... | Tweety |
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John Zenda | ... | Wagner |
Alan Ruck | ... | Carl Brennan | |
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Tony Mockus Jr. | ... | Warden Bendix (as Tony Mockus) |
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Erik Barefield | ... | Terrell |
Dean Fortunato | ... | Perretti | |
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Lawrence Mah | ... | Ricky Lee |
Jorge Noa | ... | Carlos |
Mick O'Brien, a sixteen-year-old juvenile delinquent preying on Chicago's unsuspecting people, is arrested and taken to Rainford Juvenile Correctional Facility for negligent homicide. Unfortunately, his latest victim was an innocent eight-year-old boy. As a result, hell-bent on avenging his death, the ruthless teenage drug dealer, Paco Moreno, decides to get even. But, inevitably, Paco's arrest, and his detention in Mike's prison, will lead to a dangerously volatile co-existence, and all bets are off on their imminent confrontation. Now, the two rivals have no other choice but to lock horns and take the law into their own hands. Is there a future for bad boys, Mick and Paco? Written by Nick Riganas
This film has to be one of the best youth crime dramas around. Sean Penn delivers a strong performance as a troubled youth, without the will but the courage to change his ways. Ally Sheedy also delivers a strong performance as the sole light in Penn's insane lifestyle. Esai Morales delivers a strong performance as a youth who has takes the wrong roads in life. Buckle up, and get ready for an emotional ride by some talented actors/writers/director in this movie.