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The Boondock Saints

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
257K
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Willem Dafoe, Sean Patrick Flanery, and Norman Reedus in The Boondock Saints (1999)
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Two Irish Catholic brothers become vigilantes in order to try to wipe out Boston's criminal underworld in the name of God.Two Irish Catholic brothers become vigilantes in order to try to wipe out Boston's criminal underworld in the name of God.Two Irish Catholic brothers become vigilantes in order to try to wipe out Boston's criminal underworld in the name of God.

  • Director
    • Troy Duffy
  • Writer
    • Troy Duffy
  • Stars
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Sean Patrick Flanery
    • Norman Reedus
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    257K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,238
    184
    • Director
      • Troy Duffy
    • Writer
      • Troy Duffy
    • Stars
      • Willem Dafoe
      • Sean Patrick Flanery
      • Norman Reedus
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 113Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Paul Smecker
    Sean Patrick Flanery
    Sean Patrick Flanery
    • Connor MacManus
    Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus
    • Murphy MacManus
    David Della Rocco
    David Della Rocco
    • Rocco
    Billy Connolly
    Billy Connolly
    • Il Duce
    David Ferry
    • Detective Dolly
    Brian Mahoney
    Brian Mahoney
    • Detective Duffy
    Bob Marley
    Bob Marley
    • Detective Greenly
    Richard Fitzpatrick
    Richard Fitzpatrick
    • The Chief
    William Young
    • Monsignor
    Robert Pemberton
    • Macklepenny
    Bill Craig
    • McGerkin
    Dot-Marie Jones
    Dot-Marie Jones
    • Rosengurtle Baumgartener
    • (as Dorothy-Marie Jones)
    Scott Griffith
    Scott Griffith
    • Ivan Checkov
    Layton Morrison
    • Vladdy
    James Binkley
    • Officer Newman
    Matthew Chaffee
    • Officer Chaffey
    Robert Eaton
    • Officer Langley
    • (as Robert Vernon Eaton)
    • Director
      • Troy Duffy
    • Writer
      • Troy Duffy
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Sir Billy Connolly was so stoked to be playing against type in the role of Il Duce, and having so much fun playing a psycho with guns strapped all over him, that they had to add the large cigar the character incessantly smokes because unless they stuck something in his mouth, he simply couldn't stop smiling.
    • Goofs
      When the bar fight scene begins the brothers are telling the Russians some phrases in Russian, which are translated in subtitles. Actually the words that they are saying not only don't respond to the translation, they are mostly made up and make no sense at all.
    • Quotes

      Murphy: And Shepherds we shall be For Thee my Lord, for Thee Power hath descended forth from Thy hand Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee And teeming with souls shall it ever be. In nomine Patri, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.

    • Crazy credits
      Clips of people being interviewed about their opinions on "the saints" are shown while the credits roll.
    • Alternate versions
      The so-called North American widescreen DVD release is cropped from a full-frame version that has aired on Canadian cable television.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Stained Glass
      Composed by James Kenelm Clarke (as James Clarke}

      Jim Long Music Publishing (ASCAP)

    User reviews1K

    Featured review
    10/10

    A true original

    This film had the sad history of being blackballed in the United States due to the incident at Columbine...which is a real shame, because it is a treasure...written and directed by Troy Duffy, Boondocks is set in Boston...it is the story of fraternal twin Irish boys (Connor and Murphy McManus) who work in a meat packing plant...when their friend, Doc, is being stiff armed by the Russian Mafia, the boys and their friends step in to help...and away we go! Two of the most interesting characters in the film are played by veteran actor William Dafoe, and a newcomer to the silver screen, David Della Rocco. Dafoe's character is Paul Smecker, a gay FBI agent specializing in organized crime...Rocco plays an Italian Mafia package boy who is a close friend to the Irish brothers...the central theme of the film is the indifference of good men...Connor and Murphy are not indifferent, and after helping their friend, Doc, the two embark on a crusade to rid the streets of Boston of criminals...with the assistance of their comical and zany friend, Rocco...This film had positive elements on all sides...humor...a moral message...and incredible actors...you will no doubt find yourself repeating the many memorable quotes from the film...I am a woman, and not at all into your typical "shoot 'em up" guy films...this is not another one of those films...it has become an underground "cult" sensation...See it...you will not be disappointed!
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    • Aug 31, 2002
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 2000 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • MySpace
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Papiamento
      • Russian
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • El quinto infierno
    • Filming locations
      • Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Franchise Pictures
      • Brood Syndicate
      • Fried Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $39,575
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,930
      • Jan 23, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $39,575
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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