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      Snitch

      R Released Jan 20, 1998 1 hr. 33 min. Drama List
      90% 21 Reviews Tomatometer 67% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score Bobby O'Grady (Denis Leary) is a low-level thug in Charlestown and a member of Jackie O'Hara's (Colm Meaney) gang. Jackie, who requires complete loyalty, arranges a hit on Bobby's cousin Teddy (Billy Crudup), attracting the attention of Detective Hanlon (Martin Sheen). Since no one will talk, Hanlon becomes suspicious. Bobby, who finds it more difficult to stay silent, confides in his cousin Seamus (Jason Barry). A tragic turn of events forces Bobby to decide on his true loyalty. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jan 03 Buy Now

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      Audience Member I have to say this is by far Denis Leary's best movie since Judgment Night. His performance sort of takes over the film in a great way most actors could. I thought it was very good that they added in a good bit of Irish because I know Denis Leary has an Irish back round. All in all it is great movie with a great cast. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member At times, the sincerity at the heart of this modern gangster tale carries it past its sloppy unevenness. However, some okay moments and good performances (specifically from Leary) can't fix how incredibly forgettable Monument Ave. is. Just not quite enough here to make it worth recommending. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Ted Demme's death ay 38 was a tragic loss to film. This film along with his previous film "Beautiful Girls" and his last feature "Blow" showed he was a gifted director. This is the Irish version of Scorsese's "Mean Streets" and it delves into themes long seen in films dealing with the Irish community that of informing. Denis Leary is able to throw in stand up bits into scenes. Leary gives his best performance in a film. Sheen in his small role as always shows why he is one of this county's great actors. Meaney plays the usual shanty Irish piece of shit bad guy. Noah Emmerich in his small role as a racist neighborhood tough guy is great. Only issue was the running time. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Celebrated ST Patrick's Day by watching the "Irish" "Mean Streets" Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member A compelling if low key crime drama, mostly carried by the strong performances. These characters are sometimes likable, sometimes despicable but always credible. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Irish crime drama told with the slow ponderous feel of an indie flick. I dug it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Paul Tatara CNN.com All the camaraderie aside, these are not particularly likable characters, yet [Leary] still manages to make you care about Bobby. It's been a long time since even Robert DeNiro pulled that one off, and Leary deserves as much credit as he can get. Feb 9, 2018 Full Review Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Rated: B- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review James Berardinelli ReelViews Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Rated: 3/5 Nov 4, 2007 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Though very much in the vein of Scorsese's masterpiece Mean Streets, Ted Demme's bleak and downbeat tale has its distinctive merits, not least of which is the acting. Rated: B Dec 27, 2006 Full Review Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews Rated: B+ Apr 9, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Bobby O'Grady (Denis Leary) is a low-level thug in Charlestown and a member of Jackie O'Hara's (Colm Meaney) gang. Jackie, who requires complete loyalty, arranges a hit on Bobby's cousin Teddy (Billy Crudup), attracting the attention of Detective Hanlon (Martin Sheen). Since no one will talk, Hanlon becomes suspicious. Bobby, who finds it more difficult to stay silent, confides in his cousin Seamus (Jason Barry). A tragic turn of events forces Bobby to decide on his true loyalty.
      Director
      Ted Demme
      Screenwriter
      Mike Armstrong, Denis Leary
      Production Co
      Spanky Pictures, Tribeca Productions, Apostle Pictures, Clinica Estetico, Kushner-Locke Company
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jan 20, 1998, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 18, 2021
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $332.4K
      Sound Mix
      Stereo
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