Road to Perdition

Based On the book by Max Allan Collins

Road to Perdition is a 2002 American epic crime drama film directed by Sam Mendes and written by David Self, based on the first volume of the DC Comics graphic novel series of the same name by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner. It stars Tom Hanks, Tyler Hoechlin, Paul Newman (in his final live-action theatrical film role), Jude Law, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Stanley Tucci, and Daniel Craig. Set in 1931, during the Great Depression, the film follows a mob enforcer and his son as they seek vengeance against the mobster who murdered the rest of their family. The film explores themes such as father-son relationships and the consequences of violence.

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Release date:

July 12, 2002

Director:

Sam Mendes

Cast:

Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law, Tyler Hoechlin, Daniel Craig

Genre:

Crime, Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

2002 in adaptations