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Road to Perdition

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  • 1h 57m
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7.7/10
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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
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POPULARITY
161
721
    • 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
    Hall Leaves On A High Note
    Conrad Hall went out with a bang. The great film photographer finished his illustrious career with this movie before passing on. He did himself proud as this is one of the best-looking crime films you'll ever see.

    Of course, the acting ain't bad when you have Tom Hanks and Paul Newman playing the leads! The amount of action in here is just right, too: not too much; not too little.

    None of the characters in here, frankly, are "good guys" as Hanks is a professional hit-man for town boss Newman. Hanks' only redeeming quality is not wanting his young son to wind up a killer like him, although he does teach him how to be the getaway man in robberies! Huh?

    As good as the acting is and as interesting as the story is, the real star of this film is cinematographer Hall, who paints scene after beautiful scene with his lens. His work is just awesome.
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    • Release date
      • July 12, 2002 (United States)
      • United States
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    • Filming locations
      • Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • The Zanuck Company
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    • 1 hour 57 minutes
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