Federal Hill (1994)

In Providence's Italian neighborhood, Federal Hill, five young men face their choices as they become adults. Bobby, who's sort of dim, owes $30,000 to a counterfeiter who's demanding ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Corrente

Writer:

Michael Corrente

Stars:

Nicholas Turturro, Anthony DeSando, Libby Langdon

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Nicholas Turturro	...	Ralph
Anthony DeSando	...	Nicky (as Anthony De Sando)
Libby Langdon	...	Wendy
Michael Raynor	...	Frank
Robert Turano	...	Joey
Jason Andrews	...	Bobby
Phyllis Kay	...	Gail
Biagio Conti	...	Max Haven
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Michael Corrente	...	Fredo
Briggs Doherty	...	Mr. Banno
Armen Garo	...	Cop
Jimmy Landi	...	Vinnie
Frank Vincent	...	Sal

Storyline

In Providence's Italian neighborhood, Federal Hill, five young men face their choices as they become adults. Bobby, who's sort of dim, owes $30,000 to a counterfeiter who's demanding payment; he asks Ralph, a gifted cat burglar, to help and Ralph comes up with a plan. Later, Frank's dad, who is one of the Hill's top mobsters, wants to have a talk with Ralph about some of this plan. Meanwhile, Ralph's best friend Nicky falls hard for Wendy, a rich blond from Brown, and Nicky begins to imagine a future with her away from Providence. Ralph thinks Nicky's making a big mistake and sets out to prove it. When Ralph insults Frank's dad, things come to a head.

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Plot Keywords:

providence rhode island | drugs | rage | youth | friendship | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language, some sexuality and drug content

Did You Know?

Trivia

Directorial debut of Michael Corrente.

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Alternate Versions

Originally shot and released in theaters in black and white; distributor required the film to be colorized for the video release, against director Michael Corrente's will, making it the only film made by a still-living director to be colorized. Both versions (colour and B/W) are now available on video.

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Connections

Featured in Outside Providence (1999)

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Soundtracks

Table Mountain
Performed by Nancy Bender
Produced by David Bravo
Written by David Bravo
Published by: Limpopo Music (ASCAP)

User Reviews

Go Rhode Island

Being from Rhode Island and working on Federal Hill, I feel that this movie truly captured the essence of the Italian American young adult in it's day and age. Believe me, the characters are soooooo close to home.. Corrente really was able to portray the "spacone" better than a lot of other directors were able to do.. Definitely watch this movie.... and if your from Rhode Island and haven't seen it yet.... rent it.. buy it.. watch it.. get some haven brothers and watch it.... I had a lot of laughs watching these guys run around the state to places that I can relate to... everything from food spots to night clubs.. I love the scene when Nicky cooks for his girlfriend.. really funny.. it reminds me of myself..

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 February 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Federal Hill

Filming Locations:

141 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$80,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$20,601, 11 December 1994

Gross USA:

$514,775

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$514,775

Company Credits

Production Co:

Eagle Beach, Trimark Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1