Crime ·Drama ·Thriller · United States of America · 2002 · 1h 57m

Road to Perdition

Road to Perdition poster
Director
Sam Mendes
Cast
Tom Hanks as Michael Sullivan Paul Newman as John Rooney Jude Law as Harlen Maguire Tyler Hoechlin as Michael Sullivan, Jr. Daniel Craig as Connor Rooney Stanley Tucci as Frank Nitti
Crew
Conrad Hall — Director of Photography Jill Bilcock — Editor Thomas Newman — Original Music Composer David Self — Screenplay Dean Zanuck — Producer Sam Mendes — Producer
Tagline

Pray for Michael Sullivan.

Synopsis

Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.

Trailer Road to Perdition — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
hotelfarmhitmanillinoisgreat depressionroad tripbased on comicrevengeorganized crimemafiabank robberybased on graphic novel
Key Collaborators
Sam Mendes Director Conrad Hall Director of Photography Jill Bilcock Editor Thomas Newman Original Music Composer David Self Screenplay Dean Zanuck Producer Sam Mendes Producer Richard D. Zanuck Producer Glenn Williamson Producer Dennis Gassner Production Design Albert Wolsky Costume Design
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