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Road to Perdition

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  • 1h 57m
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Paul Newman, Tom Hanks, Jude Law, and Tyler Hoechlin in Road to Perdition (2002)
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A mob enforcer's son in 1930s Illinois witnesses a murder, forcing him and his father to take to the road, and his father down a path of redemption and revenge.A mob enforcer's son in 1930s Illinois witnesses a murder, forcing him and his father to take to the road, and his father down a path of redemption and revenge.A mob enforcer's son in 1930s Illinois witnesses a murder, forcing him and his father to take to the road, and his father down a path of redemption and revenge.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
272K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
499
338
    • Sam Mendes
    • Max Allan Collins(graphic novel)
    • Richard Piers Rayner(graphic novel)
    • David Self(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Tyler Hoechlin
    • Rob Maxey
    • Sam Mendes
    • Max Allan Collins(graphic novel)
    • Richard Piers Rayner(graphic novel)
    • David Self(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Tyler Hoechlin
    • Rob Maxey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 215Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar

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    Tom Hanks
    Tom Hanks
    • Michael Sullivan
    Tyler Hoechlin
    Tyler Hoechlin
    • Michael Sullivan Jr.
    Rob Maxey
    • Drugstore Owner
    Liam Aiken
    Liam Aiken
    • Peter Sullivan
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Annie Sullivan
    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • John Rooney
    Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig
    • Connor Rooney
    Ciarán Hinds
    Ciarán Hinds
    • Finn McGovern
    Craig Spidle
    • Rooney's Henchman
    Ian Barford
    Ian Barford
    • Rooney's Henchman
    Stephen P. Dunn
    • Finn McGovern's Henchman
    • (as Stephen Dunn)
    Paul Turner
    • Finn McGovern's Henchman
    Kathleen Keane
    • Irish Musician
    Brendan McKinney
    • Irish Musician
    Jackie Moran
    • Irish Musician
    Kieran O'Hare
    • Irish Musician
    John M. Williams
    • Irish Musician
    Nicolas Cade
    • Boy Michael Fights
      • Sam Mendes
      • Max Allan Collins(graphic novel)
      • Richard Piers Rayner(graphic novel)
      • David Self(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      After his success with his directorial debut "American Beauty (1999)," Sam Mendes was the flavor of Hollywood and was sent all the top scripts. Some of these included "A Beautiful Mind (2001)," "K-PAX (2001)" and "The Shipping News (2001)." He was attracted to "Road to Perdition (2002)" because it was a film of few words, something of a change after the wordy screenplay to "American Beauty (1999)."
    • Goofs
      In that era, gentlemen removed their hats indoors, particularly in places like diners. Even not-so gentlemen. To not do so would have attracted attention.
    • Quotes

      Peter Sullivan: Why are you always smiling?

      Connor Rooney: 'Cause it's all so fuckin' hysterical.

    • Crazy credits
      Thanks to all at the Donmar Warehouse Theatre, London
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'Road to Perdition' (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Whose Honey Are You?
      Music by J. Fred Coots (as Fred J. Coots)

      Lyrics by Haven Gillespie

      Performed by Ruth Etting

      Courtesy of Take Two Records

    User reviews1.1K

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    9/10
    A subtle masterwork of a great forthcoming director!
    This couldn't have been better. The strong restraints on Mike Sullivan's expressions couldn't have been portrayed in any other way. Tom Hanks delivers the best performance of his career. Young Tyler Hoechlin drives an emotional wheel; playing the basis character for the story. And veteran Paul Newman gives one of his best character performances in a long time.

    This film is based on a bold graphic novel by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner. This is a father/son story which basically employs the two candidates solely unfit for the roles. Mike Sullivan had no father as a child, so John Rooney took him in. Although a generous man, Mr. Rooney involved himself in organized crime. Therefore, the debt of Sullivan was only to be paid off in involving himself in the business. Now, Sullivan has a wife and two children and is trying to keep his children safe, but at the same time pay back his boss. The events to follow, will test Sullivan's loyalty and embrace his family's fate.

    With a great adaptation by David Self, the dialogue comes out seldomly, but yet very virtuous. The story unfolds in a beautiful 1930's setting (Brilliant Art Direction by Richard L. Johnson & Nancy Haigh) covered with a dark rainy (snow on the ground) exterior. Driving the story, is Thomas Newman's wonderful Irish score, settling in only when necessary.

    But the most important technical element in the film is Conrad L. Hall's beautiful photography. This is some of the best cinematography I've seen; and I watch a lot of films. The scene when Mike and Michael are in the car, entering Chicago is quite impressive. The shot starts at the front of the car, revealing Mike(Hanks) through the windshield. It subsequently dollys around to the side of the car, to see Michael(Hoechlin) awakening and peering out his side window. As it continues, it trucks sideways and dollys back, completely around the car and reveals a gorgeous scenic 1930's Chicago.

    With a great cast and crew, the principle man creates a brazenly amazing film. I'm talking about Sam Mendes, who made his feature film debut in 1999 with American Beauty. (won him various awards) Before American Beauty, Mendes worked as a play director for the British Theater, but decided that he wanted to move on saying that there was nothing new for him in theater. With only two films, Sam Mendes has marked himself in my book as one of the great directors (In a list of about twenty-five).

    The film illuminates a brazen genre that has its hits and misses and expresses the true theme brilliantly. The photography, acting and story is phenominal. I'm still waiting for Scorcesee's Gangs of New York, but for now, I'm fully confident in saying that this is the "Best Film of the Year". Considering it's competition (Signs, Insomnia, Minority Report) thats a strong statement.
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      • July 12, 2002 (United States)
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      • Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • The Zanuck Company
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