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The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.


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A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development.

Jane Alexander
Delia Temple

Mary Alice
Eunice Stokes

Angela Bassett
Desiree Perry

Gordon Clapp
Earl Pinkney

Bill Cobbs
Dr. Elton Lloyd

Edie Falco
Marly Temple

Miguel Ferrer
Lester

Timothy Hutton
Jack Meadows

Alan King
Murray Silver

James McDaniel
Reggie Perry
Sunshine State is a drama film released in 2002 exploring themes of florida. Directed by John Sayles, it stars Jane Alexander, Mary Alice, Angela Bassett. A woman and her new husband returns to her hometown roots in coastal northern Florida, and must deal with family, business, and encroaching real estate development.
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