
Johnny Eager(1941)
A charming racketeer seduces the DA's stepdaughter for revenge, then falls in love.


Convicted felon Jimmy gets early parole after serving twelve years for armed robbery. Upon his release, he vows to give Annie, his childhood love, now dying from cancer, the best last year of her life – unfortunately it’s not that simple.

Jason Sudeikis
Jimmy Ray

Evangeline Lilly
Annie Ray

Mike Colter
Whit Price

Shea Whigham
Schmidt

Jeremy Bobb
Honest Frank

Amaury Nolasco
Manny

Thaddeus J. Mixson
Tommy Price

Michael Paré
Joey

Jaime Zevallos
Julio

Tina Parker
Parole Panel Woman
South of Heaven is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2021 exploring themes of ex-con, parole officer. Directed by Aharon Keshales, it stars Jason Sudeikis, Evangeline Lilly, Mike Colter. Convicted felon Jimmy gets early parole after serving twelve years for armed robbery. Upon his release, he vows to give Annie, his childhood love, now dying from cancer, the best last year of her life – unfortunately it’s not that simple.
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