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Road to Perdition

Road to Perdition

Pray for Michael Sullivan.

20027.31h 57m

Overview

Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.

Directed by Sam Mendes
Written by David Self, Richard Piers Rayner, Max Allan Collins
Produced by Dean Zanuck, Sam Mendes, Richard D. Zanuck
Box OfficeBudget: $80.0MRevenue: $181.0M

Top Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Michael Sullivan

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

John Rooney

Jude Law

Jude Law

Harlen Maguire

Tyler Hoechlin

Tyler Hoechlin

Michael Sullivan, Jr.

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Connor Rooney

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Frank Nitti

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Annie Sullivan

Liam Aiken

Liam Aiken

Peter Sullivan

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

Alexander Rance

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Finn McGovern

Themes & Keywords

hotelfarmhitmanillinoisgreat depressionroad tripbased on comicrevengeorganized crimemafiabank robberybased on graphic novelhomeworklearning to drivespoiled sonscarred faceliberty half dollarlake michigan1930scautionaryambivalentcallous

About Road to Perdition

Road to Perdition is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2002 exploring themes of hotel, farm, hitman, illinois, great depression, road trip. Directed by Sam Mendes, it stars Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law. Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.

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