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Road to Perdition

A mob enforcer's son in 1930s Illinois witnesses a murder, forcing him and his father to take to the road, and his father down a path of redemption and revenge.

Director

Sam Mendes

Year

Genre

crime, drama, thriller

Box Office

$104,454,762

Production

DreamWorks Pictures,20th Century Fox,The Zanuck Company

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 23 wins & 82 nominations total

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Michael Sullivan Jr.

Drugstore Owner

Peter Sullivan

Annie Sullivan

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Michael Sullivan

John Rooney

Connor Rooney

Finn McGovern

CiarÃ¡n Hinds

Rooney's Henchman

Rooney's Henchman

Finn McGovern's Henchman (as Stephen Dunn)

Stephen P. Dunn

Finn McGovern's Henchman

Irish Musician

Irish Musician

Brendan McKinney

Irish Musician

Irish Musician

Irish Musician

John M. Williams

Boy Michael Fights

Jack Kelly

Alexander Rance

Rooney's Business Associate

Rooney's Business Associate

Rooney's Business Associate

Michael Brockman

Rooney's Business Associate

Rooney's Business Associate

Christian Stolte

Rooney's Business Associate

Michael's Teacher

Maureen Gallagher

Frank the Bouncer

Kevin Chamberlin

Brothel Maid

Calvino

Nitti's Henchman

Roderick Peeples

Nitti's Henchman

Secretary

Frank Nitti

Maguire

Tenement Murderer

Crime Scene Policeman

Living Corpse

Father Callaway

Aunt Sarah

Motel Manager

Michael Sassone

Cop at Diner

Farmer at Diner

Ruby the Waitress

Mr. McDougal

Banker (as Jobe Cerny)

Banker

Lawrence MacGowan

Banker

Timothy Hendrickson

Banker

Marty Higginbotham

Betty the Waitress

Young Bank Manager

Prostitute

Heidi Jayne Netzley

Hotel Manager

Farmer Virginia

Farmer Bill

Factory Worker

Pedestrian

Business Man

Bank Customer

Dancer

Chief of Police

Young Irish Lover

Cory Krueckeberg

Al Capone

Anthony LaPaglia

Nitti Thug #4

George J. Manisco

Banker

Nitti Thug #5

Patron at the Library

Rooney's Henchman

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Peter Sullivan Connor Rooney Michael Sullivan, Jr.Michael Sullivan John Rooney Frank Nitti Mr. Mcdougal Jack Kelly Maguire Frank The Bouncer Betty The Waitress Alexander Rance Finn Mcgovern Nitti's Henchman Annie Sullivan Ruby The Waitress

There are many stories about Michael Sullivan. - Road to Perdition

There are many stories about Michael Sullivan.

But I once spent six weeks on the road with him......in the winter of 1931. - Road to Perdition

But I once spent six weeks on the road with him......in the...

Thank you, sir. - Road to Perdition

Thank you, sir.

I'll help you with it later. - Road to Perdition

I'll help you with it later.

Dinner's ready. - Road to Perdition

Dinner's ready.

Bless us, O Lord, for thy gifts we are about to receive......through the bounty of Jesus Christ, our Lord. - Road to Perdition

Bless us, O Lord, for thy gifts we are about to...

-Michael? - Road to Perdition

I don't wanna go. - Road to Perdition

I don't wanna go.

So......who's got a hug for a lonely old man? - Road to Perdition

So......who's got a hug for a lonely old man?

-Yeah! -Winner! - Road to Perdition

-Yeah! -Winner!

-Hello? -Hello. - Road to Perdition

-Hello? -Hello.

What do you want? - Road to Perdition

What do you want?

You come back later, huh? - Road to Perdition

You come back later, huh?

Hello, hello. - Road to Perdition

Mistakes, you know.... - Road to Perdition

Mistakes, you know....

Let's drink to Danny's honorLet's wake him to God and hope that he gets to heavenat least an hour before the devil finds out he's dead - Road to Perdition

Let's drink to Danny's honorLet's wake him to...

At least an hour before the devil finds out he's dead - Road to Perdition

At least an hour before the devil finds out he's dead

And now, I would like to ask a dear and a trusted friend......Finn McGovern, to say a few words......words that I'll wager got more poetry than mine. - Road to Perdition

And now, I would like to ask a dear and a trusted...

"My brother Danny wasn't wise. - Road to Perdition

"My brother Danny wasn't wise.

I've worked for you for many years now, John. - Road to Perdition

I've worked for you for many years now, John.

And we've never had a disagreement. - Road to Perdition

And we've never had a disagreement.

I've come to realize that you rule this townas God rules the earthYou give and you take away Lovely Lovely speech - Road to Perdition

I've come to realize that you rule this townas God...

I'm gonna bury my brother. - Road to Perdition

I'm gonna bury my brother.

-He all right? - Road to Perdition

Why are you always smiling'Cause it's all so fucking hysterical - Road to Perdition

Why are you always smiling'Cause it's all so...

'Cause it's all so fucking hysterical. - Road to Perdition

'Cause it's all so fucking hysterical.

Michael. - Road to Perdition

Is Mr. Rooney rich like the Babe? Richer. Are we rich? No, stupid. - Road to Perdition

Is Mr. Rooney rich like the Babe? Richer. Are we rich? No,...

What's papa's jobHe works for Mr RooneyWhyWell Papa didn't have a fatherso Mr Rooney looked after himI know that but what's his jobHe goes on missions for Mr RooneyThey're very dangerous That's why he brings his gunSometimes even the president sends him - Road to Perdition

What's papa's jobHe works for Mr RooneyWhyWell...

He goes on missions for Mr. - Road to Perdition

He goes on missions for Mr.

Sometimes even the president sends him on missions......'cause Papa was a war hero and all. - Road to Perdition

Sometimes even the president sends him on...

Peter, I can't come to your concert tonight. - Road to Perdition

Peter, I can't come to your concert tonight.

-You want a shot? - Road to Perdition

-You want a shot?

We're just talking to him, right? - Road to Perdition

We're just talking to him, right?

Don't get me wrong, Finn. - Road to Perdition

Don't get me wrong, Finn.

We're just talking You tell your father my brother never stole from himI've checked the books He never sold booze to no one lt's all accounted forIf he sold it where's the money Fuck should I knowDid you check his mattress Maybe you should check - Road to Perdition

We're just talking You tell your father my brother...

What was that? - Road to Perdition

Jesus Christ Connor what the hell are you thinkingJesusMichaelAre you hurtYou saw everythingJesusYou are not to speak of this to anyone You understandNot to anyoneWho's thisIt's one of yoursHe must have been hiding in the carWell can he keep a secretHe's - Road to Perdition

Jesus Christ Connor what the hell are you...

Jesus. You are not to speak of this to anyone. You understand? Not to anyone! Who's this? - Road to Perdition

Jesus. You are not to speak of this to anyone. You...

It's one of yours? - Road to Perdition

It's one of yours?

Well, that's good enough for me. - Road to Perdition

Well, that's good enough for me.

Does Mama knowYour mother knows I love Mr RooneyWe had nothingHe gave us a home a life We owe him - Road to Perdition

Does Mama knowYour mother knows I love Mr RooneyWe had...

Your mother knows I love Mr. - Road to Perdition

Your mother knows I love Mr.

Boys, clear your plates, please. - Road to Perdition

Boys, clear your plates, please.

What's he doing here? - Road to Perdition

What's he doing here?

Just the feller.... - Road to Perdition

Just the feller....

A man of honor always pays his debtsAnd keeps his word - Road to Perdition

A man of honor always pays his debtsAnd keeps his word

How is Michael ls he okayI've spoken to himHe understandsThat's toughseeing that for the first time Well you turned outYou can't protect them foreverIf it wasn't this it'd be something else - Road to Perdition

How is Michael ls he okayI've spoken to himHe...

You can't protect them forever. - Road to Perdition

You can't protect them forever.

John's also made it clear that Finn McGovern's operation......will be divided up locally......among two territories that John will select personally. - Road to Perdition

John's also made it clear that Finn McGovern's...

What men do after work is what made us richNo need to screw them at work as well - Road to Perdition

What men do after work is what made us richNo need to screw...

Connor is there something you would like to say about last nightI'd like to apologize for what happenedEspecially to you PaTwo wakes in a month What can I sayWe lost a good man last nightYou think it's funnyTry againI'd like to apologizeYou would like to - Road to Perdition

Connor is there something you would like to say about last...

I'd like to apologize for what happened. - Road to Perdition

I'd like to apologize for what happened.

Gentlemen......my apologies. - Road to Perdition

Gentlemen......my apologies.

Is everyone clear about bit borrowers? - Road to Perdition

Is everyone clear about bit borrowers?

Dad forgot to give you this. - Road to Perdition

Dad forgot to give you this.

-Help you, sir? - Road to Perdition

-Help you, sir?

You gonna frisk meShould l It's a good idea - Road to Perdition

You gonna frisk meShould l It's a good idea

Mr. Calvino? Mr. Calvino, Mike Sullivan's here. -Shit. -He wants to see you. -Shit. ls he packing? - - Road to Perdition

Mr. Calvino? Mr. Calvino, Mike Sullivan's here. -Shit....

Hey! How the hell are you? Things good with the old man? Yeah. What brings you here? Don't imagine i - Road to Perdition

Hey! How the hell are you? Things good with the old man?...

-Am I in trouble? - Road to Perdition

-Am I in trouble?

No! My God! - Road to Perdition

-Pa, I'm sorry. - Road to Perdition

-Pa, I'm sorry.

I curse the fucking day you were bornI curse it - Road to Perdition

I curse the fucking day you were bornI curse it

Oh, Lord. - Road to Perdition

This house is not our home anymore. - Road to Perdition

This house is not our home anymore.

All right, you stay here. - Road to Perdition

All right, you stay here.

All right, here, take this. - Road to Perdition

All right, here, take this.

If I'm not back in half an hour go tell Reverend Lynch what's happenedDo not go to Father Callaway - Road to Perdition

If I'm not back in half an hour go tell Reverend Lynch...

I don't have any business with you, Mr. - Road to Perdition

I don't have any business with you, Mr.

Think Mike Don't be stupid I'm just the messengerThen give Mr Rooney a message for meWhat is it - Road to Perdition

Think Mike Don't be stupid I'm just the...

Then give Mr. - Road to Perdition

Where are we going? - Road to Perdition

Where are we going?

I want you to wait for me here. - Road to Perdition

I want you to wait for me here.

-Hello, Mike. - Road to Perdition

It's nice to see you We heard what happened How you holding upI need to talk to Mr NittiHe's awful busy I can wait - Road to Perdition

It's nice to see you We heard what happened How you...

Sorry to make you wait so long, Mike. - Road to Perdition

Sorry to make you wait so long, Mike.

I'd like to work for youWell that's very interestingAnd in return I'd like you to turn a blind eye to what I have to doAnd what is thatKill the man who murdered my family - Road to Perdition

I'd like to work for youWell that's very...

Well, that's very interesting. - Road to Perdition

Well, that's very interesting.

All these years you've been living under the protectionof people who care about youAnd those same people are protecting you now including meSo if you go ahead with this if you open that dooryou're walking through it aloneAnd all that loyalty all that - Road to Perdition

All these years you've been living under the...

You're protecting him already? - Road to Perdition

You're protecting him already?

Go home, Mike. - Road to Perdition

You heard? - Road to Perdition

God help me. - Road to Perdition

Excuse me, ma'am. - Road to Perdition

Excuse me, ma'am.

Two minutes. - Road to Perdition

Harlen Maguire. - Road to Perdition

Harlen Maguire.

Sixteen hundred. - Road to Perdition

Sixteen hundred.

Sixteen hundred dollars is my rate Mr NittiAnd what I make on the photographs is mineNo never met himBut I know his workHe traveling aloneHow oldWhat do I do with the kidWill doThank you - Road to Perdition

Sixteen hundred dollars is my rate Mr NittiAnd what I make...

No, never met him. - Road to Perdition

No, never met him.

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A mob enforcer's son in 1930s Illinois witnesses a murder, forcing him and his father to take to the road, and his father down a path of redemption and revenge.

User Rating: 0.0 (0 ratings)

Director: Sam Mendes

Writer: Max Allan Collins, Richard Piers Rayner, David Self

Production: DreamWorks Pictures,20th Century Fox,The Zanuck Company

Genre: crime, drama, thriller

Year: 2002

MetaScore: 72/100

ImdbRating: 7.7

BoxOffice: $104,454,762

Released: 12 Jul 2002

Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 23 wins & 82 nominations total

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Also watch: Cast Away, Minority Report, The Hustler, Dead End, The Ladykillers, Philadelphia, Pride and Glory, Message in a Bottle, High Crimes, Amélie, Children of Men, No Country for Old Men, The Talented Mr Ripley, Charlie Wilson's War, Clear and Present Danger, Eragon, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, The Polar Express