A former street thug returns to his Philadelphia home after a stint in the military. Back on his home turf, he once again finds himself tangling with the mob boss who was instrumental in his going off to be a soldier.
Acting
Dennis Hopper's unhinged mob boss steals every scene he's in.
Direction
Moresco's debut shows ambition beyond the limited resources.
Production
Authentic Philly locations ground the melodrama in real grit.
Director
Bobby Moresco
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Brad Renfro's performance as Vincent was one of his final roles before his tragic death in 2008; his raw, volatile energy adds unintended poignancy.
Director Bobby Moresco co-wrote Crash (2004), and this film similarly attempts intersecting narratives about race and class in a divided city—with messier results.
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