On the run from a U.S. Senate investigation, New York mob boss Don Luciano flees to his Canadian hometown and old flame Dolores in this kooky, disorganized crime caper. Luciano soon discovers his long-lost son and tries to teach him the tricks of the trade. Meanwhile, Luciano's bumbling right-hand man -- who'd like to become the boss himself -- has put a contract on Luciano.
Acting
John Vernon commits to nonsense like it's Shakespeare.
Production
Canada standing in for mob epic grandeur. Bold choice.
Director
Gabriel Markiw
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kate Vernon is John Vernon's actual daughter, making their father-daughter mob scenes weirdly authentic.
This film captures late-80s Canadian tax shelter cinema: American stars, cheap production, bizarre results.
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