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The Boondock Saints

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
237K
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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 and wipe out Boston's criminal underworld in the name of God.Two Irish Catholic brothers become vigilantes and wipe out Boston's criminal underworld in the name of God.Two Irish Catholic brothers become vigilantes and wipe out Boston's criminal underworld in the name of God.

IMDb RATING
7.7/10
237K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,255
401
  • Director
    • Troy Duffy
  • Writer
    • Troy Duffy
  • Stars
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Sean Patrick Flanery
    • Norman Reedus
Top credits
  • Director
    • Troy Duffy
  • Writer
    • Troy Duffy
  • Stars
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Sean Patrick Flanery
    • Norman Reedus
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 983User reviews
    • 112Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    The Boondock Saints
    Trailer 2:09
    The Boondock Saints

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    Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus in The Boondock Saints (1999)
    Willem Dafoe, David Ferry, Brian Mahoney, and Bob Marley in The Boondock Saints (1999)
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    Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus in The Boondock Saints (1999)
    Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus in The Boondock Saints (1999)
    Billy Connolly in The Boondock Saints (1999)
    Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, and Billy Connolly in The Boondock Saints (1999)
    Willem Dafoe in The Boondock Saints (1999)
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    The Boondock Saints (1999)
    Willem Dafoe in The Boondock Saints (1999)
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    Top cast

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    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Paul Smeckeras Paul Smecker
    Sean Patrick Flanery
    Sean Patrick Flanery
    • Connor MacManusas Connor MacManus
    Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus
    • Murphy MacManusas Murphy MacManus
    David Della Rocco
    David Della Rocco
    • Roccoas Rocco
    Billy Connolly
    Billy Connolly
    • Il Duceas Il Duce
    David Ferry
    David Ferry
    • Detective Dollyas Detective Dolly
    Brian Mahoney
    Brian Mahoney
    • Detective Duffyas Detective Duffy
    Bob Marley
    Bob Marley
    • Detective Greenlyas Detective Greenly
    Richard Fitzpatrick
    Richard Fitzpatrick
    • The Chiefas The Chief
    William Young
    • Monsignoras Monsignor
    Robert Pemberton
    • Macklepennyas Macklepenny
    Bill Craig
    • McGerkinas McGerkin
    Dot-Marie Jones
    Dot-Marie Jones
    • Rosengurtle Baumgarteneras Rosengurtle Baumgartener
    • (as Dorothy-Marie Jones)
    Scott Griffith
    Scott Griffith
    • Ivan Checkovas Ivan Checkov
    Layton Morrison
    Layton Morrison
    • Vladdyas Vladdy
    James Binkley
    • Officer Newmanas Officer Newman
    Matthew Chaffee
    • Officer Chaffeyas Officer Chaffey
    Robert Eaton
    • Officer Langleyas Officer Langley
    • (as Robert Vernon Eaton)
    • Director
      • Troy Duffy
    • Writer
      • Troy Duffy
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    Storyline

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    Tired of the crime overrunning the streets of Boston, Irish Catholic twin brothers Conner (Flanery) and Murphy (Reedus) are inspired by their faith to cleanse their hometown of evil with their own brand of zealous vigilante justice. As they hunt down and kill one notorious gangster after another, they become controversial folk heroes in the community. But Paul Smecker (Dafoe), an eccentric FBI agent, is fast closing in on their blood-soaked trail.
    • homosexual
    • fbi agent
    • police
    • revenge
    • cauterizing a wound
    • 325 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Brothers. Killers. Saints.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence, language and sexual content
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The church where Connor (Sean Patrick Flanery) and Murphy (Norman Reedus) attend Mass, Church of the Covenant, is not a Catholic church, but a Lutheran one. No Catholic churches in the area would allow filming in their sanctuaries due to their objections to the plot of this movie.
    • Goofs
      Rosengurtle Baumgartner is wrong about what "rule of thumb" means. In reality "rule of thumb" is a medieval term referring to an ordinary, everyday measurement system. The idea that "rule of thumb" condones spousal abuse is believed by many people, but isn't true. The "wife beater's rule of thumb" was invented in 1782 by a humorist, James Gillray, as a metaphor to satirize incompetent legal systems. Many people mistakenly believed (and still do) that he was referring to an existing law.
    • 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
      The Blood of Cuchulainn
      Composed by Jeff Danna and Mychael Danna

      Administered by Superliminal Music (ASCAP)

    User reviews983

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Always excellent
    I've watched this film several times now and it is always excellent. Each time I pick up something new that I missed before.
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    • jmw111085
    • Dec 30, 2020

    FAQ8

    • Is Paul Smecker gay?
    • What are the differences between the R-Rated cut and Unrated version of the movie?
    • What is written on the brothers' hands?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 21, 2000 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • MySpace
      • Official Fansite
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Papiamento
      • Russian
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Святі з нетрів
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • 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
      • $30,471
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,930
      • Jan 23, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $30,471
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    Technical 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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