Bound (1996)

Directors:

Andy Wachowski
Larry Wachowski

Writers (WGA):

Andy Wachowski (written by) &
Larry Wachowski (written by)

Release Date:

4 October 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

A trust so deep it cuts both ways.

Plot:

Corky, a tough female ex con and her lover Violet concoct a scheme to steal millions of stashed mob money and pin the blame on Violet's crooked boyfriend Caeser.

Plot Keywords:

Crime Boss | Criminal | Female Criminal | Cruelty | On The Run

Awards:

6 wins & 10 nominations

Cast

Jennifer Tilly	...	Violet
Gina Gershon	...	Corky
Joe Pantoliano	...	Caesar
John P. Ryan	...	Micky Malnato
Christopher Meloni	...	Johnnie Marzzone
Richard C. Sarafian	...	Gino Marzzone
Mary Mara	...	Sue, Bartender
Susie Bright	...	Jesse
Margaret Smith	...	Woman Cop
Barry Kivel	...	Shelly
Peter Spellos	...	Lou
Ivan Kane	...	Cop #1
Kevin Michael Richardson	...	Cop #2
Gene Borkan	...	Roy

Also Known As:

The Business (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexuality, violence and language.

Runtime:

108 min | USA:109 min (unrated version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

South Korea:18 | Singapore:(Banned) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) | Philippines:R-18 | Brazil:18 | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:16 (bw) | Hong Kong:III | Italy:VM14 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | Iceland:16

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Dino De Laurentiis Company

Trivia:

Cameo: [Susie Bright]The noted sex author appears as the lesbian in the bar that Corky hits on before the lesbian cop arrives. The grey-haired woman in the next booth is Bright's ex.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Corky goes after Caesar with the wrench, her hands are clean despite having carried the two bags of money which were covered in white paint.

Quotes:

Corky: You planned this whole thing. You dropped that earring down the sink on purpose, didn't you?
Violet: If I say yes, will you take your hand away?
Corky: No.
Violet: Yes.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Pastewka: Der Gutschein (#2.1)" (2006)

Soundtrack:

Hallelujah I Love Her So

Perfect Noir Film- loved it!

Late last night I caught 'BOUND'on the Independent Film Channel, and am still thinking about this film, shot in Red, White, and Black which further underlined the noir nature. Gina Gerson and Joe Pantoliano were memorable, as was everyone else- even the two policemen who come to check things out, having received a call about gunshots having been overheard. Clever, funny, occasionally sexy, but it hold your attention as the story unfolds and introduces many story lines. Unfortunately I am NOT a fan of Jennifer Tilly- her voice is like fingernails on a blackboard to me- but she was perfect for this role.

The final scene was perfect, and I didn't see it coming, which always pleases me. Check it out- you'll be glad you did.