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Release Date:
12 July 2002 (USA)
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Plot:
Bonds of loyalty are put to the test when a hitman's son witnesses what his father does for a living. full summary | full synopsis
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Won Oscar.
Another 17 wins
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51 nominations
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Among the most beautiful films in history
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Tom Hanks | ... | Michael Sullivan |
 | Tyler Hoechlin | ... | Michael Sullivan Jr. |
 | Rob Maxey | ... | Drugstore Owner |
 | Paul Newman | ... | John Rooney |
 | Liam Aiken | ... | Peter Sullivan |
 | Jude Law | ... | Harlen Maguire |
 | Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... | Annie Sullivan |
 | Daniel Craig | ... | Connor Rooney |
 | Ciarán Hinds | ... | Finn McGovern |
| Craig Spidle | ... | Rooney's Henchman |
| 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 |
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence and language.
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Runtime:
117 min
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Colour (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Malaysia:18SG |
Iceland:16 |
South Korea:15 |
Brazil:16 |
Norway:15 (DVD rating) |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:MA |
Austria:14 |
Canada:14A |
Denmark:15 |
Finland:K-15 |
Germany:16 |
India:A |
Ireland:15 |
Netherlands:16 |
New Zealand:R13 |
Peru:14 |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:15 |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:14 (canton of the Grisons) |
UK:15 |
USA:R (certificate #38889)
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Paul Newman was unanimously the producers' first choice for the part of John Rooney.
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Anachronisms: Walking Liberty half dollars were not produced in 1930, 1931, or 1932. The Walking Liberty half dollar that Harlan McGuire laces between his fingers is much too worn for a coin as little as two years old.
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Quotes:
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Michael Sullivan, Jr.: There are many stories about Michael Sullivan. Some say he was a decent man. Some say there was no good in him at all. But I once spent 6 weeks on the road with him, in the winter of 1931. This is our story.
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Michael Sullivan, Jr.: There are many stories about Michael Sullivan. Some say he was a decent man. Some say there was no good in him at all. But I once spent 6 weeks on the road with him, in the winter of 1931. This is our story.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "At the Movies: Summer Special 2008/09" (2008)
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Soundtrack:
Old Torn Petticoat
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Is Road to Perdition a remake of Lone Wolf and Cub?Why did Mike kill Mr. Kelly?/Did he take the money?
The film ends with a dedication to Conrad L. Hall. Who was he?
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Acting This film is a very well acted film. I will say that the performances are slightly weak at times; but for the most part, the acting is very good. The only actor that blew me away with his performance was Jude Law as Harlen Maguire. He was incredible! Tom Hanks seemed alittle unsure at at a few points throughout the film but he too was incredible. Paul Newman, good as always. Cinematography This is what made the movie a masterpiece (and I rarely use that word). Conrad Hall is a true genius. If at any point in the movie you were to pause it, you will see the delicately crafted work of this man. He sets up every shot so that nothing is left out. When the camera is still, there is a postcard like quality to the screen. When the camera is moving, every shot is planned to understated perfection. But it doesn't stop there. Conrads choice of colors and contrast between light and dark settings is a work of art. The way he lights the set is some of the most amazing lighting work I've seen. His work on this movie made it what it is. This movie is at the top of the list for best Cinematography with LOTR, Black Hawk Down, Hero, CTHD, Moulin Rouge, and Vertigo. Story People will say this movie is a 1930s gangster flick but, I believe they missed the point of the movie. It is a love story about a hit-man who fails in trying to protect his son from the life he chose. It is a brilliantly crafted story that unfolds into a beautiful bond between two people who have nothing but each other. The screen Writing is worthy of an Oscar. Music Thomas Newman conducts a sad but hopeful score to intensify this sad but hopeful story. The music is some of the most beautiful and moving scores I've herd. Direction Sam Mendes is a new director with a feel of an experienced director. The symbols he uses and the performances he gets from his actors is a rarity in todays film-making world. I will be on the lookout for the next Sam Mendes Film. 10/10 one of the most moving and beautiful movies I've ever seen.