TV & Movie Reviews: Road To Perdition (2002)
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TV & Movie Reviews: Road to Perdition (2002)
Chris’ picks this week, we go back to 2002 and the Tom Hanks lead Gangster movie Road to Perdition. Based on a comic book run made by Paradox Press so perfect choice for this week.
Plot Summary:
It is the year 1931. Mike Sullivan is a henchman of southern Illinois crime boss John Rooney. Having taken Sullivan under his wing as as orphan, Rooney's paternal affections for him are greater than for his son and heir, Connor Rooney, who is a violent and dangerous man. Sullivan's eldest son Michael, who is curious about his mysterious father, inadvertently witnesses a mob hit that is carried out by his father and Connor. Michael is caught and sworn to secrecy but Connor views him as a loose end. This puts Sullivan at odds with Rooney who is forced to side with his son, making Sullivan an enemy of the mob. Sullivan then takes action to protect his family and to put an end to the threat.