@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Sam Giancana is a ruthless mob boss from Chicago. During a trip to Las Vegas, he sees a performance by the McGuire Sisters, a popular singing group with a pure image. Sam is attracted to Phyllis and begins aggressively courting her. The two enter into an epic romance, but it brings unwanted attention and tarnishes Phyllis's reputation. For Sam, however, the consequences are far more drastic, landing him in trouble with the law and his fellow mobsters.
Quick Stats
5.9
TMDB Rating
14
Votes
1h 51m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorJohn N. Smith
WriterMartyn Burke
CinematographyPierre Letarte
ComposerSidney James
EditorRalph Brunjes
Production DesignBarbara Dunphy
Produced by
HBO FilmsPacific Western
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
John Turturro
Sam Giancana
Mary-Louise Parker
Phyllis McGuire
Elias Koteas
Butch Blasi
Maury Chaykin
Tony Accardo
Louis Del Grande
Chuckie English
Deborah Duchêne
Christine McGuire
Larissa Laskin
Dorothy McGuire
Richard Blackburn
Police Captain
C
Christopher Barry
Photographer
A
Amanda Blitz
Annette Giancana
Renessa Blitz
Francine Giancana
K
Kelly Bodanis
Doris
V
Valerie Boyce
Showgirl
B
Bob Clout
Mr. McGuire
Stuart Clow
Vince Inserra
