
Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen (Raising Arizona, Fargo) create a complex and graphic vision of gangsterism set during Prohibition and featuring a riveting rogue's gallery of killers and con men. Leo (Albert Finney), a likeable Irish gangster boss, rules an Eastern city along with Tom (Gabriel Byrne), his trusted lieutenant and counsellor. But just as their authority is challenged by an Italian underboss and his ruthless henchman Leo and Tom also fall for the same woman (Marcia Gay Harden). Tom, caught in the jaws of a gangland power struggle, walks a deadly tightrope as he tries to control and manipulate its violent outcome.
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Great mob classic movie. Good steelbook view. For this price I am very happy
Steel book review:Same artwork/photo as original DVD release. Nothing special but it is steel book! Region free.
Great looking Steelbook for a great movie. It says on this site that it is Region B but the information on the back of the card with this Steelbook shows ABC.
Albert.F listening to Danny Boy while Gangsters bracking into his house, making their way up to his bedroom. Next thing you know he is in the middle of the street with his pyjamas Thompson in hand. Priceless direction. The Steelbook itself is in a sepia colour, the title is Embossed in a gold/bronze colour that make the steelbook look aged. Great job!
Fantastic movie to go along with a fantastic Steelbook, definitely one of the best gangster films ever made!
There's not much praise that can be said about the Coens that hasn't already been heaped on them in abundance. Whilst many of their other films have cult statuses (The Big Lebowski) or awards accolades (No Country for Old Men) it's this one for me that is quintessentially Coen. It's understated yet masterfully epic, a true period piece that sits alongside all the classics in a very fruitful genre. Shot impeccably this truly is a beautiful film and one you will not regret picking up.