7.9 Score

2002 • 1h 57min • R • Thriller, Crime, Drama

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"Pray for Michael Sullivan."

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.

IMDb 7.6

RT 81%

MC 72

Director

Sam Mendes

Writer

David Self

Composer

Thomas Newman

Top Cast

Tom Hanks

Michael Sullivan

Paul Newman

John Rooney

Jude Law

Harlen Maguire

Tyler Hoechlin

Michael Sullivan, Jr.

Daniel Craig

Connor Rooney

Stanley Tucci

Frank Nitti

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Annie Sullivan

Liam Aiken

Peter Sullivan

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Jude Law Harlen Maguire

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Jennifer Jason Leigh Annie Sullivan

Liam Aiken Peter Sullivan

Dylan Baker Alexander Rance

Ciarán Hinds Finn McGovern

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Kevin Chamberlin Frank the Bouncer

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