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The Funeral

The Funeral

One family, one murder, too many lies.

19966.71h 39m

Overview

After the funeral of one of their own, a criminal family decides to embark on an emotionally unnerving journey in an attempt to exact bloody revenge.

Directed by Abel Ferrara
Written by Nicholas St. John
Produced by Mary Kane
Box OfficeBudget: $12.5MRevenue: $1.2M

Top Cast

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Ray Tempio

Chris Penn

Chris Penn

Chez Tempio

Annabella Sciorra

Annabella Sciorra

Jean

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellini

Clara Tempio

Vincent Gallo

Vincent Gallo

Johnny

Benicio del Toro

Benicio del Toro

Gaspare

Gretchen Mol

Gretchen Mol

Helen

John Ventimiglia

John Ventimiglia

Sali

Robert Miano

Robert Miano

Enrico

Paul Hipp

Paul Hipp

Ghouly

Themes & Keywords

new york citystrikefuneralgunbedroombartendergreat depressiontrade unionflashbackrevengemurdermafiacorpsecatholicmadness1930s

About The Funeral

The Funeral is a crime, drama film released in 1996 exploring themes of new york city, strike, funeral, gun, bedroom, bartender. Directed by Abel Ferrara, it stars Christopher Walken, Chris Penn, Annabella Sciorra. After the funeral of one of their own, a criminal family decides to embark on an emotionally unnerving journey in an attempt to exact bloody revenge.

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