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At Close Range

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Based on a true story, "At Close Range" follows the lives of the Whitewood family in rural Pennsylvania. Brothers Brad Jr. (Sean Penn) and Tommy (Chris Penn) are the sons of organized crime leader Brad Sr. (Christopher Walken), who draws his sons into his life of crime. After starting their own gang, Brad Jr. and Tommy are arrested in a failed robbery attempt, and are forced to face the truth: that their father will do anything to avoid being arrested for his crimes.
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Empire Magazine 09/29/2012
3/5
Engaging performances by Penn and Walken can't quite turn this brutal curio into something more substantial. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 08/13/2008
General audiences will respond to the very strong performances of the two leads, especially Walken in one of his best roles. Go to Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out 06/24/2006
Less than intoxicating. Go to Full Review Sean Burns Crooked Marquee 07/26/2024
Foley’s making a Greek tragedy, and he’s enlisted some acting gods. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 02/09/2023
3/4
Director James Foley and screenwriter Nicholas Kazan expertly recreate that part of America that feels like it should exist under a rock with the clammy mud and scurrying insects, and their efforts are supported by an intense performance from Walken. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 03/21/2015
B
A grim true story thriller that never relents in its violence. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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CodyZamboni Z @CodyZamboni Sep 27 Movie is intense, gripping, With, you are there, realism, With a scary, menacing performance by Walken, Lots of famous faces in supporting roles. See more Aug 14 Sean Penn and Christopher Walking give oscar worthy performances in this true story. This movie addresses unintentional consequences of selfishness, and how loyalty is diminished in people who are narcissist. Blood is not thicker than water and there's no honor among thieves. Mary Stuart Masterson gives a noteworthy performance. Madonna original music is beautiful and in my opinion her best music. See more Noel L Aug 8 What an interesting film, especially since it was based off a true story. I just wish it told us what happened to everyone at the end See more Mikey B Jul 7 Based on actual events, this film features great performances by Walken and Penn. This one will stick with you after the credits roll. See more William B. D @B-Boy Mar 24 When people describe as movie as "haunting," this is where they get that from. Great cast, phenomal soundtrack, and it's dark and disturbing movie that always sticks with me a day or two after seeing it. See more Mar 15 Not sure what all the hype’s about this movie is boring and a waste of time. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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James Foley

Director

Sean Penn

Brad Whitewood Jr.

Christopher Walken

Brad Whitewood Sr.

Mary Stuart Masterson

Terry

Chris Penn

Tommy Whitewood

Millie Perkins

Julie

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Synopsis Based on a true story, "At Close Range" follows the lives of the Whitewood family in rural Pennsylvania. Brothers Brad Jr. (Sean Penn) and Tommy (Chris Penn) are the sons of organized crime leader Brad Sr. (Christopher Walken), who draws his sons into his life of crime. After starting their own gang, Brad Jr. and Tommy are arrested in a failed robbery attempt, and are forced to face the truth: that their father will do anything to avoid being arrested for his crimes.
Director
James Foley
Producer
Don Guest, Elliott Lewitt
Screenwriter
Elliott Lewitt, Nicholas Kazan, Nicholas Kazan
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Vestron Video, Orion Pictures
Production Co
Hemdale Film Corporation [us], Cinema '84
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 18, 1986, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$560.7K
Runtime
1h 55m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Surround
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