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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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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 Paul C I recently bought the Criterion collection edition and enjoyed the film. I watched it many years ago on VHS but wasn’t into the Genre at the time. Years later I like it a lot better. As a longtime Coen brothers fan, I had to revisit it. I don’t think it’s their best movie, but has great characters and acting. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/14/24 Full Review Alexandre H TRES Cool/Heavy Flix! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review Michael R The second best movie to have ever been made. Coen brothers at the top of their game. Acting, plotting, scenery...superb. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Circle Films, Inc., 20th Century Fox
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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