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Abuse of Power

Original title: Beacon Hill
  • 2004
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
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Abuse of Power (2004)
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The late Irish hero fireman's (Lefty) charming son William M. "Billy" Dylan (25) is elected as independent, youngest Massachusettes state representative. He joins the Democrats, Congress sea... Read allThe late Irish hero fireman's (Lefty) charming son William M. "Billy" Dylan (25) is elected as independent, youngest Massachusettes state representative. He joins the Democrats, Congress seat Beacon Hill's legendary rooster, House speaker Charles T. "Chick" Mudoon, who trusts the... Read allThe late Irish hero fireman's (Lefty) charming son William M. "Billy" Dylan (25) is elected as independent, youngest Massachusettes state representative. He joins the Democrats, Congress seat Beacon Hill's legendary rooster, House speaker Charles T. "Chick" Mudoon, who trusts the customary campaign debt check will reel the rookie in as another meek party soldier. Howe... Read all

  • Directors
    • Michael Connolly
    • John Stimpson
  • Writers
    • Lynda M. Connolly
    • Michael Connolly
    • John Stimpson
  • Stars
    • Michael Landes
    • Wendy Benson-Landes
    • Francis X. McCarthy
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    90
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Michael Connolly
      • John Stimpson
    • Writers
      • Lynda M. Connolly
      • Michael Connolly
      • John Stimpson
    • Stars
      • Michael Landes
      • Wendy Benson-Landes
      • Francis X. McCarthy
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Michael Landes
    Michael Landes
    • Billy Dylan
    Wendy Benson-Landes
    Wendy Benson-Landes
    • Lauren Reading
    • (as Wendy Benson)
    Francis X. McCarthy
    Francis X. McCarthy
    • Chick Muldoon
    Grainger Hines
    Grainger Hines
    • Spanky Reardon
    Drea de Matteo
    Drea de Matteo
    • Cadet Ramsey
    Bates Wilder
    Bates Wilder
    • Marty Brennan
    Charley Broderick
    • Tony Bonfiglio
    Nadine Stenovitch
    • Nicole Dixon
    Will Lyman
    Will Lyman
    • Nolan Flannery
    David Ian
    • Lou Cusato
    Howie Carr
    • Self
    Eugene Boles
    • Elderly Gay Man
    • (as Gene Boles)
    Richard Buividas
    • Court Officer
    Lennie Clark
    • Paul Lorenzo
    Paul Drinan
    Paul Drinan
    • 21st Amendment Bartender
    Alvin Epstein
    • Preston Brooks
    Lonnie Farmer
    Lonnie Farmer
    • Sergeant Watson
    Sheila Ferrini
    • Katherine Connell
    • Directors
      • Michael Connolly
      • John Stimpson
    • Writers
      • Lynda M. Connolly
      • Michael Connolly
      • John Stimpson
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      Written by Ludwig van Beethoven

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    6/10
    It is quite nice enough to watch
    Different than the other viewer, I will not make any comment on any political side. I think it is really wrong for one to misuse IMDb site to prolong one's political ideas.

    This movie is not a big production but it is absolutely not as bad as the other viewer has said. I notice that it is presented by a studio/maker call Educational Project. It seems that they want to show us some scenes of the reality of our political world. Perhaps that is the reason why some people do not like us to see it. The story is not something special or new, but it is nice enough to watch. I guess due to the limited budget it has been made more like a TV film. They even could only hire two old guys to play the gay couple than hire two handsome young one that usually most other films would have done. Anyway all the actors have at least done their job in a reasonable level. Especially Michael Landes has played his role rather good. I guess this is so far the 2nd film that he has taken a leading role. He has talent. Hope will see more his performance as leading role in the future.
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    • Release date
      • August 16, 2008 (Belgium)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Beacon Hill
    • Filming locations
      • Newton, Massachusetts, USA(Dylan's apartment)
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      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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