Nick, a young Boston Italian, trying to find purpose in the ideology of the mafia and finding his world turned upside down.
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| Credited cast: | |||
| Ben Barnes | ... | Nick Tortano | |
| Leighton Meester | ... | Ali Matazano | |
| Slaine | ... | George Mullins | |
| Ritchie Coster | ... | Tony Matazano | |
| Toby Jones | ... | Jerry | |
| Harvey Keitel | ... | Salvatore Vitaglia | |
| Paul Ben-Victor | ... | Vincent Tortano | |
| Kenny Wormald | ... | Vito Tortano | |
| Jay Giannone | ... | Joe | |
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Tully Banta-Cain | ... | Tommy |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| William Bloomfield | ... | Mob Boss | |
| Damien Di Paola | ... | Michael | |
| Armen Garo | ... | Angelo | |
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Robert Masiello | ... | Lounge Patron |
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Sasha Olson | ... | Lena |
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Nick Tortano is a smooth-talking, ambitious criminal from the streets of Boston. After years spent working for and idolizing the Italian gangsters he finally proves himself to the boss and becomes a made man. However, once inside, Nick conflicts with a moneymaker for the Mafia and begins to drive a wedge between him and Boss. Written by Anonymous
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Rated R for strong violence, sexual content, nudity, language throughout and some drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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I won't say this film is a pure masterpiece but it is definitely a good film noir. I admit it is slow, sometimes a little too long on some scenes, such as this one in the warehouse and borrowed from RESERVOIR DOGS, with a little too much talking. But the story, even foreseeable and cliché on some points, reminds me Phil Joanou's STATE OF GRACE, remember, starring Sean Penn, another film noir involving friends, brother and the gang, where Ed Harris could be imagined in the Harvey Keitel role. Yes, I definitely love this little unknown, at least, not known enough, feature very dark, gloomy and not for all audiences. I have seen many of this kind and have hundreds of those in my huge Library. I will never get tired of that. Never, over my dead body.