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Miller's Crossing

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When the Italian Mafia threatens to kill a crooked bookie (John Turturro), Irish mob boss Leo O'Bannon (Albert Finney) refuses to allow it, chiefly because he's dating the bookie's sister, crafty gun moll Verna Bernbaum (Marcia Gay Harden). Leo's right-hand man, Tom Reagan (Gabriel Byrne), is also seeing Verna on the sly, and when he's found out is obliged to switch sides, going to work for the Italian mob amidst a dramatically escalating gang war over liquor distribution.
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Though possibly more notable for its distinctive style than an airtight story, this Coen brothers take on the classic gangster flick features sharp dialogue, impressive cinematography, and a typically quirky cast of characters.

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Budd Wilkins Slant Magazine Bullet-riddled and crackling with quotable dialogue, Millers Crossing gets a handsome new 2K transfer and a handful of insightful extras. Mar 8, 2022 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: B+ Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Substance is here in spades, along with the twisted, brilliantly controlled style on which filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen made a name. Nov 6, 2007 Full Review Alan Jones Radio Times Byrne is simply outstanding as the cool, calculating catalyst around whom the whole vivid spectacle revolves. Rated: 5/5 Aug 17, 2024 Full Review Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine The violence, like the rest of Miller's Crossing, is poetically staged, and strangely tasteful. But the movie's real firepower is the staccato slang of its script. Oct 18, 2023 Full Review David Harris Spectrum Culture The Coens created an idiosyncratic film with a serpentine plot that demands repeat viewings and still functions as a strong genre film more than three decades after its release. Dec 6, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Budd H Brilliant for its script, characters, acting, pacing and aesthetic. One of the best movies ever made. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/06/25 Full Review Ben W No option to delete my review. Put the stars in the middle. sorry. Today was Saturday 14th June 2025ce. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/14/25 Full Review Rosana B Um bom filme de gângster neo-noir norte-americano de 1990, ora entediante e monótonos, ora violento e interessante, alternando altos e baixos... Roteiro arredio, antagônico entre o convincente e intrigante, e o insosso, enredo intrincado e denso, certamente o menos agradável dos irmãos Coen... Filmes sobre a máfia me causa sensações ambíguas, positiva e/ou negativamente... Sombrio, seco e frio.... Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review Julian H Very Neo noir in style. Dubious morality, existentialism, nihilism plus comic send-up moments of gangster movie tropes. Gabriel Byrne is the the ‘homme fatal’ alongside a magnificent femme fatale actress. Lots of unexpected twists and turns. Great slang. Never heard ‘what’s the rumpus’ before. Beautifully filmed. Another Coen Brothers chef d’oeuvre!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/22/24 Full Review Ben W With dialogue so sharp it should come with a safety warning, this movie is amazing. If I had to declare my favourite film across all genres, this would be a very strong contender. Wonderful performances from a truly super cast........... so many stand out scenes..... and that script....... close to perfect. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review Mason M Even though the story can be a bit hard to follow at times, the amazing style makes up for it. A great early film from the Coens that has beautiful cinematography and is one of the more interesting takes on the mafia film that I've seen. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Joel Coen

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Ethan Coen

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Gabriel Byrne

Tom Reagan

Albert Finney

Liam "Leo" O'Bannon

Marcia Gay Harden

Verna

Jon Polito

Johnny Caspar

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Synopsis When the Italian Mafia threatens to kill a crooked bookie (John Turturro), Irish mob boss Leo O'Bannon (Albert Finney) refuses to allow it, chiefly because he's dating the bookie's sister, crafty gun moll Verna Bernbaum (Marcia Gay Harden). Leo's right-hand man, Tom Reagan (Gabriel Byrne), is also seeing Verna on the sly, and when he's found out is obliged to switch sides, going to work for the Italian mob amidst a dramatically escalating gang war over liquor distribution.
Director
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Producer
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Screenwriter
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Distributor
Fox, 20th Century Fox
Production Co
20th Century Fox, Circle Films, Inc.
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 21, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.7M
Runtime
1h 54m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR
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